School Profile · Olympic Valley
Creekside Charter: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
Creekside Charter posts 59.9% exceeding the standard — versus 21.3% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.
1916 Chamonix Place, 96146 (opens in new tab)·Newcastle Elementary·Olympic Valley·Grades K-8·233 students·7% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(530) 581-1036·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
82
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #117 statewide · #1 of 5 in Newcastle Elementary
Creekside Charter scores 82 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 98th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “89% proficient” and call it done. Creekside Charter deserves a closer read. It sits at the 98th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 59.9% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 21.3%.
As a charter, Creekside Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
65%
26%
9%
Grade 3 · 91% proficient
56%
32%
12%
Grade 4 · 88% proficient
54%
42%
Grade 5 · 96% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 11.0pp across grades; the floor rises 4.5pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
59.9%
State 21.3%
38.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
89.0%
State 42.7%
46.4pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-3.9pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
3.8%
State 17.9%
14.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.0%
State 1.6%
0.6pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Elementary
Creekside Charter
82
This school
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Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic4.7%
White77.7%
Asian1.7%
Other15.9%
GenderFemale 44.6%Male 55.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 6.9% (57pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
233
387 below CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
0 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,010
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$51,455 – $109,390
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Creekside Charter in Olympic Valley, 89.7% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 71.9% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. Creekside Charter outperforms its district average for white students by 17.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (80.4% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 107 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
White107 tested
ELA 89.7%·Math 80.4%· +17.9pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$161K
$76K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.46M
$796K above CA median
Bachelor's+
61%
26pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.6 years avg experience
12 teachers · 8% first-year
Teacher Credentials
100% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
59.9%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 87th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
89.0%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 85th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-3.9pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 54th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
3.8%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 73th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.0%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 55th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 23 | 65% | 26% | 0% | 9% | 91% | +48 |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 56% | 32% | 8% | 4% | 88% | +43 |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 54% | 42% | 0% | 4% | 96% | +48 |
| Grade 6 | 21 | 52% | 33% | 10% | 5% | 86% | +39 |
| Grade 7 | 24 | 46% | 46% | 8% | 0% | 92% | +44 |
| Grade 8 | 23 | 43% | 43% | 13% | 0% | 87% | +41 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 23 | 65% | 30% | 0% | 4% | 96% | +50 |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 52% | 28% | 16% | 4% | 80% | +38 |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 67% | 17% | 8% | 8% | 83% | +48 |
| Grade 6 | 21 | 43% | 29% | 29% | 0% | 71% | +36 |
| Grade 7 | 24 | 67% | 17% | 4% | 13% | 83% | +49 |
| Grade 8 | 23 | 65% | 13% | 13% | 9% | 78% | +46 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 47 | 49% | 30% | 19% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 89.7% | +18 | +28 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Charter ← | — | 82 | 59.9% | 89.0% | −3.9 | 1.0% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #77 → #79 → #196 → #80 → #117
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Creekside Charter a good elementary school?
Creekside Charter has a Scope Score of 82 out of 100, placing it in the 98th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #117 statewide. 59.9% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 38.6 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Creekside Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 89.0% of students at Creekside Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 59.9% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 59.9% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 144 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Creekside Charter rank in California?
Creekside Charter ranks #117 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 98th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Creekside Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Creekside Charter decreases by 3.9 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Creekside Charter?
3.8% of students at Creekside Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.0%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Creekside Charter compare to other schools in Olympic Valley?
Creekside Charter scores 82/100 (98th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 233 students. Use the schools in Olympic Valley page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Creekside Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Creekside Charter in Olympic Valley, 89.7% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 71.9% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. Creekside Charter outperforms its district average for white students by 17.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (80.4% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 107 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.