Indian Creek Middle School

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Indian Creek Middle School ranks 205 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Indian Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Trafalgar, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 486 and is part of the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

While Indian Creek Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.65%) compared to the state average, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools. The school's test scores in both English Language Arts and Math are consistently below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates of 36.59% in ELA and 36.17% in Math, compared to the district's 39.64% and 44.31%, respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.6% in 2020-2021 to 14.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and several nearby schools.

When compared to higher-performing nearby schools, such as Center Grove Middle School North, Indian Creek Middle School consistently underperforms in both academic achievement and other key metrics. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 65th out of 473 Indiana middle schools in 2017-2018 to 205th out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 4 stars to 3 stars. Addressing these academic and attendance challenges should be a priority for the school and the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

Detail:

Public 6-8

801 W Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181

(317) 878-2130

District: Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,152

Students who attend Indian Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Indian Creek Senior High School

Feeder schools for Indian Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Indian Creek Elementary School
	Indian Creek Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indian Creek Middle School ranks better than 57.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Indian Creek Middle School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Creek Middle School is $9,152.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Indian Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Indian Creek Middle School 205^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Indian Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United:

SchoolDigger ranks Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United 122^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indian Creek Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	73.66	41^st	222	81.5%
2005	69.57	91^st	370	75.4%
2006	64.44	127^th	375	66.1%
2007	71.74	86^th	382	77.5%
2008	68.55	102^nd	392	74.0%
2009	70.97	113^th	423	73.3%
2010	71.95	104^th	428	75.7%
2011	64.64	159^th	451	64.7%
2012	62.89	172^nd	447	61.5%
2013	77.62	65^th	444	85.4%
2014	71.28	118^th	470	74.9%
2015	74.75	95^th	485	80.4%
2016	79.10	73^rd	494	85.2%
2017	84.05	50^th	472	89.4%
2018	81.30	65^th	473	86.3%
2019	73.44	102^nd	470	78.3%
2021	60.71	179^th	483	62.9%
2022	66.80	155^th	490	68.4%
2023	67.01	148^th	489	69.7%
2024	57.01	205^th	485	57.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Indian Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	490	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1989	484	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1990	485	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1991	542	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1992	547	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
1993	449	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1994	441	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1995	431	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	432
1996	431	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	432
1997	431	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1998	424	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1999	394	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2000	407	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2001	402	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2002	420	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
2003	420	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
2004	445	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	447
2005	478	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2006	455	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
2007	480	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	489
2008	471	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	482
2009	446	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	5	458
2010	431	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	6	442
2011	454	4	4	4	1	0	1	0	468
2012	434	3	4	5	0	0	4	0	450
2013	445	3	4	5	0	0	4	0	461
2014	452	5	2	2	0	0	6	0	467
2015	431	2	1	3	0	0	8	0	445
2016	422	1	1	4	0	0	6	0	434
2017	409	4	0	9	0	0	3	0	425
2018	397	2	1	10	0	0	6	0	416
2019	404	0	1	16	0	0	8	0	429
2020	391	2	1	8	0	0	7	0	409
2021	413	2	0	13	0	0	6	0	434
2022	454	2	0	12	0	0	6	0	474
2023	460	3	0	13	0	0	10	0	486
2024	443	3	0	17	0	0	16	0	479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indian Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	490	30.7	15.9	9.4
1989	484	30.7	15.7	6.6
1990	489	30.4	16.0	0
1991	546	31.0	17.6	10.3
1992	554	27.0	20.5	11
1993	453	26.1	17.4	11.9
1994	441	24.3	18.1	12.9
1995	432	22.8	18.9	10.7
1996	432	22.8	18.9	10.7
1997	432	23.1	18.7	10.6
1998	426	22.7	18.8	7.7
1999	395	22.5	17.6	10.9
2000	408	24.5	16.7	10
2001	404	25.1	16.1	11.1
2002	423	25.5	16.6	12.3
2003	423	25.5	16.6	12.3
2004	447	26.2	17.1	n/a
2005	482	26.3	18.3	n/a
2006	461	27.6	16.7	14.8
2007	489	n/a	n/a	16.7
2008	482	27.4	17.6	20.3
2009	458	27.0	17.0	24.1
2010	442	26.9	16.3	30.3
2011	468	25.2	18.5	29.5
2012	450	28.5	15.7	33.1
2013	461	28.0	16.4	31.2
2014	467	29.5	15.8	36.6
2015	445	31.0	14.3	33
2016	434	29.0	14.9	32.9
2017	425	32.0	13.2	32
2018	416	33.0	12.6	34.9
2019	429	31.0	13.8	36.6
2020	409	32.4	12.6	32.8
2021	434	31.0	14.0	37.3
2022	474	31.0	15.2	31
2023	486	36.0	13.5	35
2024	479	33.5	14.2	29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Indian Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	490	30.7	15.9	9.4
1989	484	30.7	15.7	6.6
1990	489	30.4	16.0	0
1991	546	31.0	17.6	10.3
1992	554	27.0	20.5	11
1993	453	26.1	17.4	11.9
1994	441	24.3	18.1	12.9
1995	432	22.8	18.9	10.7
1996	432	22.8	18.9	10.7
1997	432	23.1	18.7	10.6
1998	426	22.7	18.8	7.7
1999	395	22.5	17.6	10.9
2000	408	24.5	16.7	10
2001	404	25.1	16.1	11.1
2002	423	25.5	16.6	12.3
2003	423	25.5	16.6	12.3
2004	447	26.2	17.1	n/a
2005	482	26.3	18.3	n/a
2006	461	27.6	16.7	14.8
2007	489	n/a	n/a	16.7
2008	482	27.4	17.6	20.3
2009	458	27.0	17.0	24.1
2010	442	26.9	16.3	30.3
2011	468	25.2	18.5	29.5
2012	450	28.5	15.7	33.1
2013	461	28.0	16.4	31.2
2014	467	29.5	15.8	36.6
2015	445	31.0	14.3	33
2016	434	29.0	14.9	32.9
2017	425	32.0	13.2	32
2018	416	33.0	12.6	34.9
2019	429	31.0	13.8	36.6
2020	409	32.4	12.6	32.8
2021	434	31.0	14.0	37.3
2022	474	31.0	15.2	31
2023	486	36.0	13.5	35
2024	479	33.5	14.2	29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Indian Creek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$05 (0.1%)	$8,644 (99.9%)	$8,649
2020	$08 (0.1%)	$8,792 (99.9%)	$8,800
2021	$75 (0.9%)	$8,707 (99.1%)	$8,782
2022	$714 (7.8%)	$8,437 (92.2%)	$9,152

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 148^th of 489 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Creek Middle School)	54.2	38.5	15.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	54.2	38.5	15.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Indian Creek Middle School)	47.3	44.7	2.6%
6th Grade Math (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	47.3	44.7	2.6%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Indian Creek Middle School)	58	40.4	17.6%
6th Grade Science (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	58	40.4	17.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Creek Middle School)	63.4	39.6	23.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	63.4	39.6	23.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Indian Creek Middle School)	52.4	40.3	12.2%
7th Grade Math (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	52.4	40.3	12.2%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Creek Middle School)	69.6	46.9	22.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	69.6	46.9	22.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Indian Creek Middle School)	34.8	36.3	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United)	34.8	36.3	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	429	486	13.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	16	13	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	404	460	13.9%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	35%	1.6%

Schools Near Indian Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indian Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	801 W Indian Creek Dr	Trafalgar	46181	Johnson County	Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United	No	No	No	No	(317) 878-2130	479	34	14.2	29.2%	443 (92.5%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	57	205^th of 485 public middle schools	57.7%		67	148^th of 489 public middle schools	69.7%	57		37.7	34.4	37.5	36.6		37.0	43.1	29.2	36.2			$9,152	$715	$8,437
Custer Baker Intermediate School	Public	5-6	101 W Sr 44	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 346-8600	736	52	14.2	50.0%	622 (84.5%)	18 (2.4%)	44 (6.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.7%)								(n/a)	44.4	50.1			47.2	34.2	39.8			36.9	42.5		$9,927	$445	$9,482
Franklin Community Middle School	Public	7-8	625 Grizzly Cub Dr	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 346-8400	741	52	14.3	48.9%	630 (85.0%)	16 (2.2%)	42 (5.7%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.8%)	67.6	151^st of 485 public middle schools	68.9%		69.7	135^th of 489 public middle schools	72.4%	16			47.4	45.0	46.2			34.7	33.5	34.1			$9,832	$452	$9,380
Edinburgh Community Middle School	Public	6-8	300 S Keeley St	Edinburgh	46124	Johnson County	Edinburgh Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 526-3418	179	14	13.2	72.6%	159 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	39.3	299^th of 485 public middle schools	38.4%		36.9	316^th of 489 public middle schools	35.4%	17		33.3	22.0	26.9	27.6		29.8	26.0	28.4	28.2			$9,859	$954	$8,905
Center Grove Middle School Central	Public	6-8	4900 Stones Crossing	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 882-9391	1,264	67	18.9	19.3%	971 (76.8%)	46 (3.6%)	62 (4.9%)	138 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.6%)	92.2	33^rd of 485 public middle schools	93.2%		91.4	33^rd of 489 public middle schools	93.3%			61.5	55.5	60.9	59.2		62.3	54.6	60.4	59.0		100.0	$8,672	$270	$8,402
Greenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1584 Averitt Road	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Greenwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 889-4040	967	51	18.9	56.5%	685 (70.8%)	68 (7.0%)	91 (9.4%)	69 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.5%)	75.3	107^th of 485 public middle schools	77.9%		77.6	96^th of 489 public middle schools	80.4%	11		47.0	49.5	53.6	50.0		38.6	35.5	52.3	42.0			$8,576	$195	$8,381
Bell Intermediate Academy	Public	5-6	1459 E Columbus St	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 342-6675	510	42	12.2	48.4%	472 (92.5%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)								(n/a)	20.3	35.5			28.2	30.1	43.0			36.8	29.3		$10,096	$1,201	$8,894
Clark Pleasant Middle School	Public	6-8	1354 E Worthsville Road	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-7121	1,635	101	16.2	54.7%	1,008 (61.7%)	121 (7.4%)	115 (7.0%)	300 (18.3%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (5.1%)	77.6	95^th of 485 public middle schools	80.4%		74.8	103^rd of 489 public middle schools	78.9%	8		49.8	52.4	50.9	51.1		45.5	38.1	42.5	42.0		96.8	$9,523	$624	$8,898
John R. Wooden Middle School	Public	6-8	109 East Garfield St	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 342-6628	593	48	12.3	46.7%	552 (93.1%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	59.1	192^nd of 485 public middle schools	60.4%		55.4	215^th of 489 public middle schools	56.0%	23			36.8	40.3	38.6			29.9	38.6	34.4		100.0	$10,302	$1,250	$9,051
Center Grove Middle School North	Public	6-8	202 N Morgantown Rd	Greenwood	46142	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 885-8800	1,069	56	19.2	33.1%	816 (76.3%)	50 (4.7%)	54 (5.1%)	91 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (5.2%)	89.1	43^rd of 485 public middle schools	91.1%		85.3	58^th of 489 public middle schools	88.1%	15		63.9	56.2	55.5	58.4		62.6	48.0	47.4	52.4		100.0	$9,270	$280	$8,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Creek Middle School

Is Indian Creek Middle School a good school?

Indian Creek Middle School ranks 205^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Indian Creek Middle School in?

Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United

What high school do graduates of Indian Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Indian Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Indian Creek Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Indian Creek Middle School?

Students at Indian Creek Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Indian Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Indian Creek Middle School.

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