Creekside Middle School

3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,349 students in grades 6-8, Creekside Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Creekside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Creekside Middle School's student population of 1,349 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Creekside Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#34 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Creekside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Creekside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Creekside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Creekside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
28%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Creekside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Creekside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Creekside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Creekside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Creekside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Creekside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Creekside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creekside Middle School's ranking?
Creekside Middle School is ranked #34 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Creekside Middle School often compared to?
Creekside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel Middle School, Clay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
1,349 students attend Creekside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Creekside Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creekside Middle School offer ?
Creekside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Creekside Middle School part of?
Creekside Middle School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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