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#256 of 478 private schools in IN
Plum Creek Christian Academy
School · Dyer, IN
A private school in Dyer, IN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
735 213TH ST, Dyer, IN 46311
- Math 19% vs IN 40% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Plum Creek Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dyer), 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
$109,167
Median home value
$300,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Plum Creek Christian Academy is listed in Dyer, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Plum Creek Christian Academy
Plum Creek Christian Academy is a private school in Dyer, IN, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum Creek Christian Academy
What grades does Plum Creek Christian Academy serve?
Plum Creek Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Plum Creek Christian Academy?
Plum Creek Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Creek Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Creek Christian Academy is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Plum Creek Christian Academy rank in IN?
Plum Creek Christian Academy ranks #256 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Plum Creek Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum Creek Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Plum Creek Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum Creek Christian Academy has 19% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Plum Creek Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Plum Creek Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Plum Creek Christian Academy a religious school?
Plum Creek Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 865-2910
- Area population (ZIP 46311)
- 23,405
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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.
- 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 46311; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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