Below Average
#1560 of 1,823 schools in IN
Guion Creek Middle School
Middle School · Msd Pike Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Pike Township middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4401 W 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46254
- Math 10% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guion Creek Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 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 32% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Guion Creek Middle 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 Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,825
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Augusta Public Academy - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Northwest Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| International School of IndianaPrivate · tuition | 9.5private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 426 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Pike Township
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Guion Creek Middle School is listed in MSD Pike Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guion Creek Middle School
Guion Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Pike Township, serving approximately 872 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,560 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guion Creek Middle School
What grades does Guion Creek Middle School serve?
Guion Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Guion Creek Middle School?
Guion Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guion Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guion Creek Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guion Creek Middle School rank in IN?
Guion Creek Middle School ranks #1,560 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Guion Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Guion Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Guion Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guion Creek Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Guion Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Guion Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Guion Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Guion Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guion Creek Middle School?
73.3% of students at Guion Creek Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 872
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (317) 293-4549
- Area population (ZIP 46254)
- 40,263
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 46254; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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