Fall Creek Valley Middle School

9701 E 63rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,415 students in grades 7-8, Fall Creek Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fall Creek Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Fall Creek Valley Middle School's student population of 1,415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,415 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Fall Creek Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall Creek Valley Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1445 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
36%
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29%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
14%
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Black
43%
13%
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White
20%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fall Creek Valley Middle School's ranking?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School is ranked #1445 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fall Creek Valley Middle School often compared to?
Fall Creek Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belzer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fall Creek Valley Middle School?
1,415 students attend Fall Creek Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fall Creek Valley Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall Creek Valley Middle School?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall Creek Valley Middle School offer ?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fall Creek Valley Middle School part of?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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