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#2478 of 3,441 schools in OH
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
Middle School · Indian Creek Local · Mingo Junction, OH
An Indian Creek Local middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2379 Wilson Ave., Mingo Junction, OH 43938
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$57,453
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Brooke Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Jefferson County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indian Creek Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 is listed in Indian Creek Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 259 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,478 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (740) 282-0834
- Area population (ZIP 43938)
- 5,448
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43938; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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