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#831 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Honey Creek Middle School
Middle School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6601 S Carlisle St, Terre Haute, IN 47802
- Math 49% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Honey Creek Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Honey 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Terre Haute), 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
$58,880
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Vigo Virtual School AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Sarah Scott Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #6 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Honey Creek Middle School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Honey Creek Middle School
Honey Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 680 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Honey Creek Middle School
What grades does Honey Creek Middle School serve?
Honey Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Honey Creek Middle School?
Honey Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Honey Creek Middle School rank in IN?
Honey Creek Middle School ranks #831 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Honey Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Honey Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Honey Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Honey Creek Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Honey Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Honey Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Honey Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Honey Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Honey Creek Middle School?
40.0% of students at Honey 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
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4372
- Area population (ZIP 47802)
- 33,192
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 47802; 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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