For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,953 students in Indian Creek Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Indian Creek Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,953 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Indian Creek Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#479 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,451 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,565 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,451
$17,287
Spending / Student
$29,565
$17,235
Best Indian Creek Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2281 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Park Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2379 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 264-3502
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 264-3502
Grades: 5-6
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Grades: PK-4
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2379 Wilson Ave.
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 282-0834
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 282-0834
Grades: 7-8
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Indian Creek Local School District?
Indian Creek Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,953 students.
What is the rank of Indian Creek Local School District?
Indian Creek Local School District is ranked #476 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Creek Local School District?
86% of Indian Creek Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indian Creek Local School District?
Indian Creek Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Indian Creek Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,565 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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