Creston Middle School
Tel:
(317)532-6800
- Creston Middle School serves 612 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Creston Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Creston Middle School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 612 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Creston Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Creston Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1452 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 12% |
| Black | 56% | 12% |
| White | 24% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.29 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Warren Township School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Creston Middle School is Warren Central High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Raymond Park Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Creston Intermediate Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Creston Intermediate Academy Grades: 5-6 | 568 students
0.1 miles
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317)869-1327 0.1 5-6 568 - Indianapolis Grassy Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 485 students
0.5 miles
10330 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317)532-3100 0.5 K-4 485 - Indianapolis Eastridge Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 461 students
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10930 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317)532-3150 1.9 K-4 461 - Indianapolis Warren Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 327 students
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1401 N Mitthoeffer
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317)869-4750 2.3 PK 327 - Indianapolis Brookview Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 592 students
2.5 miles
1550 N Cumberland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317)532-3050 2.5 K-4 592
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