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Rock Creek Community Academy vs. Silver Creek Middle School

Should you attend Rock Creek Community Academy or Silver Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rock Creek Community Academy
8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Silver Creek Middle School
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Silver Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rock Creek Community Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 754 students in grades 6-8, Silver Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-8
Total Students
637 students
754 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Creek Community Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Creek Community Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Creek Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Creek Community Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Community Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#782 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#595 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Creek Community Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in IN)
44%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Creek Community Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in IN)
48%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Creek Community Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IN)
51%
(Top 20% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Creek Community Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in IN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rock Creek Community Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rock Creek Community Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Silver Creek Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
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Grade 1 Students
61
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Grade 2 Students
54
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Grade 3 Students
55
-
Grade 4 Students
51
-
Grade 5 Students
47
-
Grade 6 Students
49
229
Grade 7 Students
53
273
Grade 8 Students
39
252
Grade 9 Students
46
-
Grade 10 Students
44
-
Grade 11 Students
39
-
Grade 12 Students
48
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Creek Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Creek Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Creek Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Creek Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Creek Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Creek Community Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Creek Community Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Creek Community Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rock Creek Community Academy School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Silver Creek School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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