Otter Creek Middle School

4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 787 students in grades 6-8, Otter Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Otter Creek Middle School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
787 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Otter Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Creek Middle School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1511 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Otter Creek Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Otter Creek 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.
23%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Otter Creek 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.
25%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Otter Creek 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Otter Creek Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Otter Creek Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Otter Creek Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Otter Creek Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Otter Creek 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Middle School's ranking?
Otter Creek Middle School is ranked #1511 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Otter Creek Middle School often compared to?
Otter Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honey Creek Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Otter Creek Middle School?
787 students attend Otter Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Otter Creek Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Creek Middle School?
Otter Creek Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otter Creek Middle School offer ?
Otter Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Otter Creek Middle School part of?
Otter Creek Middle School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   11/21/2022
I went to Otter Creek years ago. But the best years of my life, I remember. Great teachers & staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Isac Wilson

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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