The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in English language arts. The lowest is 74% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park is a regular public elementary school in Boulder, Colorado, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. It is part of the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, the same district that operates schools across the city and surrounding communities. The school sits in a residential area of Boulder and draws its student body from the surrounding neighborhoods.
The academic picture at Creekside is strong. On the state’s standardized assessments, a large majority of students met or exceeded the proficiency benchmarks in math, reading, and science. This is a consistent result across all three tested subjects for the grades served. When measured against other districts across Boulder County, Creekside’s overall proficiency falls well above the typical level, placing in the top quartile for the county. The school also saw high participation rates on the state tests. Because Creekside is an elementary school that ends at fifth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to report.
The school enrolls a student body that is majority white, with notable shares of Asian and Hispanic students, and smaller numbers of students who are Black, multiracial, or American Indian or Alaska Native. A modest share of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a rate lower than many schools in the region. Data on the share of students with disabilities or English learner status was not available in the current record, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and supports.
The district that governs Creekside has been in the news for several big moves. Voters approved a major bond issue and a separate mill levy override, both passed in 2022. The bond is funding safety upgrades, mental health spaces, classroom additions, and technology improvements across all district schools, with construction phasing through 2026. The mill levy provides a recurring annual sum specifically aimed at attracting and retaining teachers and support staff through better compensation. At the same time, the district has experienced declining enrollment over the past decade and voted in late 2024 to close two small elementary schools at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Creekside itself was not mentioned in those closure discussions, but the district context shows that enrollment pressure exists in some parts of the system.
Boulder itself shapes the experience of families at this school. The city is a college town anchored by the University of Colorado Boulder, with a pedestrian downtown along the Pearl Street Mall, an extensive open space and trail system, and federal research institutions like NCAR and NOAA. Housing in the area commands high values, and rents are also elevated, reflecting the broader market pressures of the Front Range. The city’s population has seen a slight decline in recent years, a trend attributed to growth management policies and high housing costs. Starting in 2027, Boulder will host the Sundance Film Festival, a development that may bring additional attention and economic activity to the city.
For a parent considering Creekside, the academic evidence points to a school where students are performing well above typical levels on state tests, and the broader district has made recent investments in facilities and teacher compensation. The school serves a relatively less economically diverse population compared to some other elementary schools in the area, but the full picture of special education and English language support offerings is not documented in the available data. The high cost of housing in Boulder is a practical consideration for any family looking to live within the attendance zone.
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