Serving 1,002 students in grades 7-8, Fall Creek Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fall Creek Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fall Creek Junior High School's student population of 1,002 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,002 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fall Creek Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall Creek Junior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall Creek Junior High School's ranking?
Fall Creek Junior High School is ranked #155 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fall Creek Junior High School?
1,002 students attend Fall Creek Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fall Creek Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall Creek Junior High School?
Fall Creek Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall Creek Junior High School offer ?
Fall Creek Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fall Creek Junior High School part of?
Fall Creek Junior High School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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