Creekside Intermediate School in Dexter, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Creekside Intermediate School is a town public school in Dexter, Michigan that is part of Dexter Community School District. It serves 479 students in grades 5 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 6

479 Students

35 Teachers

2615 Baker Rd

Dexter, MI 48130 View local requests

http://www.dexterschools.org

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Creekside Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Black

Mr. Jackson

Ms. M.

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Creekside Intermediate School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Creekside Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 8, 2025

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