Serving 1,355 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fall Creek Valley Middle School serves a central area of Indianapolis, IN, covering approximately 21.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fall Creek Valley Middle School's student population of 1,355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,355 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Fall Creek Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall Creek Valley Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
15%
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Black
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
18%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1453 out of 1,743 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 39% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fall Creek Valley Middle School?
1,355 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, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fall Creek Valley Middle School part of?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Fall Creek Valley Middle School located?
Fall Creek Valley Middle School is located in the Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 4 other public schools located in Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon.
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