Public middle schools in Indiana achieve an average science proficiency of 36% (2025).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Indiana is Merle Sidener Gifted Academy with 85-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 58%
87%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 66%
Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 2-8
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Rank: #22.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 6-8
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 5-8
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Zionsville Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 5-8
900 N Ford Rd
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2426
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2426
Rank: #55.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 7-12
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Rank: #66.
Brownsburg East Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 6-8
1250 E Airport Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2386
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2386
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Zionsville West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: PK-8
5565 S 700 E
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 873-1240
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 873-1240
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Brownsburg West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-8
1555 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-8
10050 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Castle South Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
3711 Casey Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 490-7930
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 490-7930
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Center For Inquiry School 84
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
East Tipp Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-8
7501 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-12
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Rank: #1717.
Castle North Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
2800 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-7347
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-7347
Rank: #1818.
Noblesville West Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 6-8
19900 Hague Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-7792
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-7792
Rank: #1919.
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-8
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Rank: #2020.
Center Grove Middle School Central
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 6-8
4900 Stones Crossing
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-9391
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-9391
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Burris Laboratory School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-12
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Center For Inquiry School 70
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Seven Oaks Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-12
200 East Association Street
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Tri-west Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-12
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Rank: #2828.
Maple Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 6-8
425 Union Chapel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Boonville Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
555 N Yankeetown Rd
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-1420
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-1420
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Noblesville East Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0782
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0782
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Wilbur Wright Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
8650 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6260
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6260
Rank: #3535.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 6-8
4509 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2502
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2502
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiana average public middle schools science proficiency?
The Indiana average public middle schools science proficiency is 36%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest science proficiency in Indiana?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Indiana include Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Creekside Middle School and Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School.
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