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Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8

Middle School · Indian Creek Local

2379 Wilson Ave., Mingo Junction, OH 43938

Enrollment

259

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

5.3

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,478 of 3,441

In Mingo Junction

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Indian Creek Local

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Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8

5.3/10

Middle School in Mingo Junction · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6

5.5/10

0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Hills Elementary School

7.2/10

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 is a public middle school in Mingo Junction, OH, part of Indian Creek Local. Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 serves approximately 259 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,478 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • OH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

51% of students at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,193
Chronic Absenteeism51%

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 — Students at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

66.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 63.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 66.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
49.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 Compares

See how Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
28th percentile in OH
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
5.2/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
67%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
51.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2379 Wilson Ave., Mingo Junction, OH 43938

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Harding Middle School (rated 8.5/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Steubenville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Weir Middle School (rated 6.9/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Weirton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 (rated 5.5/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mingo Junction, see our Mingo Junction schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 Mingo Junction 0.0 mi 5.5
Hills Elementary School Mingo Junction 0.2 mi 7.2
McKinley STEM Academy Steubenville 1.6 mi 6.8
Harding Middle School Steubenville 2.3 mi 8.5
Steubenville High School Steubenville 2.3 mi 9.0
Wells Academy Steubenville 2.3 mi 8.3
Brooke Intermediate School North Follansbee 2.1 mi 9.4
East Garfield Elementary School Steubenville 2.8 mi 9.0
BISHOP JOHN KING MUSSIO ELEMENTARY Steubenville 3.0 mi 6.0
Pugliese Elementary West Steubenville 3.3 mi 9.1
Brooke Middle School Wellsburg 3.2 mi 4.7
Brooke Primary School North Follansbee 3.0 mi 5.9
Brooke High School Wellsburg 3.4 mi 5.0
Brooke Primary School South Wellsburg 4.2 mi 6.9
Buckeye North Elementary School Brilliant 5.1 mi 7.8
JEFFERSON COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wintersville 4.3 mi 7.1
ST PAULS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Weirton 5.0 mi 5.6
Weir High School Weirton 5.6 mi 5.4
Weir Middle School Weirton 5.7 mi 6.9
Indian Creek High School Wintersville 5.2 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43938 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,453

Median Home Value

$97,400

Median Rent

$954/mo

Population

5,448

College Educated

13%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

26.1%

Median Age

44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8

What grades does Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 serve?

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8?

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 is 13.6:1. 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 Grades 7 & 8 rank in OH?

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 ranks #2,478 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 a charter school?

No, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 a Title I school?

No, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8?

66.8% of students at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
1 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Free/Reduced Lunch
66.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.0%

District

Indian Creek Local
District Enrollment
1,953
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,193
District Rank
#3 of 5

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