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#1674 of 1,823 schools in IN
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Middle School · Msd Warren Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Warren Township middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10925 E Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46239
- Math 11% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl 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 Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,160
Median home value
$253,000
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Park Intermediate & MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Warren Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| New Palestine JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| New Palestine Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–6 | 3.5 mi | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Msd Warren Township
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is listed in MSD Warren Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Warren Township, serving approximately 1,086 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
What grades does Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl serve?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl has an enrollment of approximately 1,086 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl rank in IN?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl ranks #1,674 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl a charter school?
No, Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl a Title I school?
No, Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl?
70.3% of students at Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (317) 532-6800
- Area population (ZIP 46239)
- 33,403
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46239; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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