Top Rankings
Tri-Creek School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 726 students in Tri-Creek School Corporation School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Indiana.
Public Middle School in Tri-Creek School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
576 Schools
# Students
3,209 Students
286,750 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
19,838 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Tri-Creek School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
487 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
7,060 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
404 Students
38,734 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
39 Students
41,316 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,682 Students
183,320 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
393 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
15,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
895
# Students in K Grade:
224
4,381
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
4,494
# Students in 2nd Grade:
288
4,603
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
4,543
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
4,581
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
9,646
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
45,633
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
76,601
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
78,092
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
12,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
13,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
13,563
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
13,042
# Ungraded Students:
-
241
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,799 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,990 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,799
$13,214
Spending / Student
$11,990
$12,844
Best Tri-Creek School Corporation School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19250 Cline Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7701
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7701
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
