Very Good
#684 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 38% in state
Indian Creek Middle School
Middle School · Nineveh-hensley-jackson United · Trafalgar, IN
A Nineveh-hensley-jackson United middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 W Indian Creek Dr, Trafalgar, IN 46181
- Math 50% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Creek Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Creek Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low137/100K
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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
$85,625
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Nineveh-hensley-jackson United
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Creek Middle School is listed in Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Creek Middle School
Indian Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Trafalgar, IN, part of Nineveh-hensley-jackson United, serving approximately 479 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Creek Middle School
What grades does Indian Creek Middle School serve?
Indian Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Indian Creek Middle School?
Indian Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Creek Middle School rank in IN?
Indian Creek Middle School ranks #684 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indian Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Indian Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Indian Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek Middle School?
29.2% of students at Indian 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
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (317) 878-2130
- Area population (ZIP 46181)
- 5,094
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 46181; 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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