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#763 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 20% in state

Indian Creek High School

High School · Indian Creek Cusd 425 · Shabbona, IL

An Indian Creek Cusd 425 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

506 S Shabbona Rd, Shabbona, IL 60550

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation20.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$17,703
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Indian Creek High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low129/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,420

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Indian Creek Cusd 425

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Creek High School is listed in Indian Creek CUSD 425; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Creek High School

Indian Creek High School is a public high school in Shabbona, IL, part of Indian Creek Cusd 425, serving approximately 261 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Creek High School

What grades does Indian Creek High School serve?

Indian Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Indian Creek High School?

Indian Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Creek High School rank in IL?

Indian Creek High School ranks #763 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Indian Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Indian Creek High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Indian Creek High School a charter school?

No, Indian Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Creek High School a Title I school?

No, Indian Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek High School?

30.3% of students at Indian Creek High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
DeKalb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 60550)
1,074
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
50.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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