Excellent
#99 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 5% in state
Jackson Creek Middle School
Middle School · Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Bloomington, IN
A Monroe County Community Sch Corp middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3980 S Sare Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
- Math 65% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jackson Creek Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackson 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
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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
$65,643
Median home value
$333,100
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
61.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Lora L Batchelor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 253 | 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.
Monroe County Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #6 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Creek Middle School is listed in Monroe County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Creek Middle School
Jackson Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Bloomington, IN, part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 535 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Creek Middle School
What grades does Jackson Creek Middle School serve?
Jackson Creek Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Jackson Creek Middle School?
Jackson Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Creek Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Creek Middle School rank in IN?
Jackson Creek Middle School ranks #99 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Jackson Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Jackson Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Creek Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jackson Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Jackson Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Creek Middle School?
27.3% of students at Jackson 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (812) 330-2451
- Area population (ZIP 47401)
- 40,084
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 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 47401; 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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