Creekside Charter Academy

Creekside Charter Academy is an elementary and middle school located in Riverview, Florida, serving 773 students in grades K-8. As a public charter school within the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49th out of 67 districts in Florida, Creekside Charter Academy stands out as a high-performing institution.

One of the key factors that differentiates Creekside Charter Academy is its consistently strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Creekside Charter Academy had 74% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 59% for Hillsborough and 60% for Florida. Similarly, the school had 95% proficiency in EOC Geometry and 100% in EOC Biology 1, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Creekside Charter Academy's academic performance is impressive, the school does face some challenges, such as a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, ranging from 28% to 31.4% over the past few years. Additionally, the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need, as evidenced by the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.39% to 59.79% over the past few years. Despite these challenges, Creekside Charter Academy continues to be a standout school within the Hillsborough School District, providing a high-quality education to its students.