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Indian Creek Middle School

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Indian Creek Middle School ranks 613 th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

613^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 55% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Indian Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Waterman, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 224 students. The school is part of the Indian Creek CUSD 425 district, which is ranked 379 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Indian Creek Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools over the past 10 years, its academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 46.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 32.5% were proficient or better in Math. In comparison, nearby schools like Somonauk Middle School and Kaneland Harter Middle School had significantly higher proficiency rates. Additionally, Indian Creek Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 12.4% to 26.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance, as it also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.82% to 40.93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. To address these issues, the school and district will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement, while also addressing equity and providing additional support for underperforming student groups.

213

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,159

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556-9825

(815) 264-3351

District: Indian Creek CUSD 425

Students who attend Indian Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Indian Creek High School

Feeder schools for Indian Creek Middle School:

Elementary:

Indian Creek Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 49th percentile in 2022 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 55th (2025) from a 49th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Illinois median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg44%

Illinois avg44%

613^th of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

379^th of 811Indian Creek CUSD 425 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	613 of 1368	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.5	624 of 1363	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.5	638 of 1367	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.0	701 of 1369	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	578 of 1241	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.2	483 of 1356	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.2	340 of 1293	73.7%	★★★★☆
2017	62.8	410 of 1293	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.6	514 of 1294	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.8	522 of 1302	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.4	328 of 1322	75.2%	★★★★☆
2013	84.9	167 of 1367	87.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	230 of 1365	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	78.1	240 of 1344	82.1%	★★★★☆
2010	74.9	319 of 1327	76.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.8	276 of 1318	79.1%	★★★★☆
2008	78.8	224 of 1293	82.7%	★★★★☆
2007	79.5	204 of 1287	84.1%	★★★★☆
2006	80.8	178 of 1272	86.0%	★★★★☆
2005	84.9	133 of 1209	89.0%	★★★★☆
2004	89.0	74 of 1204	93.9%	★★★★★
2003	84.7	145 of 1185	87.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	473 of 1248	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	599 of 1251	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	532 of 1275	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.7	514 of 1286	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.5	425 of 1017	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.2	320 of 1276	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	342 of 1226	72.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	499 of 1229	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.1	711 of 1219	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.1	573 of 1234	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.0	645 of 1221	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	434 of 1019	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	154 of 1217	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	115 of 1161	90.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	700 of 1271	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.7	594 of 1264	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.8	685 of 1292	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.4	880 of 1286	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.8	686 of 1048	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.4	719 of 1296	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.2	349 of 1223	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	39.0	556 of 884	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.8	598 of 875	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.7	638 of 895	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.4	695 of 898	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.0	558 of 813	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.3	527 of 905	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.9	377 of 889	57.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)62nd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)45th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)37th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%-7 vs state

Science41%~ state avg

Mathematics32%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)						IAR Mathematics (2025)						% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indian Creek Middle School	Public	5-8	335 E Garfield St	Waterman	60556	DeKalb County	Indian Creek CUSD 425	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 264-3351	213	19	11.5	40.8%	169 (79.3%)	7 (3.3%)	29 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	50.7	613^th of 1368 public middle schools	55.2%		47.5	624^th of 1363 public middle schools	54.2%	11	34.7	46.4		49.0	46.4	35.8	53.6	46.3		26.5	28.6	31.4	42.9	32.5	93.2	93.7	93.7	93.7	93.7	91.9	93.7	67.1	$17,159	$623	$16,536
Huntley Middle School	Public	6-8	1515 S 4th St	Dekalb	60115	DeKalb County	DeKalb CUSD 428	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 754-2241	865	73	11.8	63.8%	302 (34.9%)	231 (26.7%)	255 (29.5%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (7.4%)	20.3	1107^th of 1368 public middle schools	19.1%		24.9	1005^th of 1363 public middle schools	26.3%	102		25.7			29.1	17.6	20.4	22.3			21.2	18.7	13.6	17.8	98.3	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.6	98.5	98.8	94.6	$19,373	$1,225	$18,147
Somonauk Middle School	Public	5-8	510 W Lasalle St	Somonauk	60552	DeKalb County	Somonauk CUSD 432	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 498-1866	249	16	15.5	38.6%	209 (83.9%)	2 (0.8%)	30 (12.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	86	176^th of 1368 public middle schools	87.1%		93.2	81^st of 1363 public middle schools	94.1%	95	62.7	41.5		83.1	80.0	78.5	83.8	81.4		79.7	69.6	70.8	48.5	66.5	91.2	92.9	92.9	92.9	90.3	91.2	69.3	49.2	$16,205	$275	$15,931
Clinton Rosette Middle School	Public	6-8	650 N 1st St	DeKalb	60115	DeKalb County	DeKalb CUSD 428	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 754-2226	575	47	12.1	74.1%	151 (26.3%)	149 (25.9%)	225 (39.1%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.8%)	15.4	1209^th of 1368 public middle schools	11.6%		17.1	1175^th of 1363 public middle schools	13.8%	34		24.0			15.8	17.6	20.3	17.9			12.1	14.8	13.0	13.3	98.1	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	97.8	98.3	94.0	$19,853	$1,099	$18,754
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School	Public	5-8	47W984 Route 30	Big Rock	60511	Kane County	Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 556-4190	216	21	10.0	25.9%	184 (85.2%)	4 (1.9%)	21 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	59.8	490^th of 1368 public middle schools	64.2%		69.4	352^nd of 1363 public middle schools	74.2%	138	46.6	61.4		74.1	64.1	59.1	74.4	67.9		34.5	18.8	15.9	32.6	25.4	94.0	92.6	92.6	92.6	93.3	92.0	93.3	89.9	$19,761	$491	$19,270
Sandwich Middle School	Public	6-8	600 S Wells St	Sandwich	60548	DeKalb County	Sandwich CUSD 430	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 786-2138	420	32	13.0	51.2%	307 (73.1%)	2 (0.5%)	94 (22.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	54.6	564^th of 1368 public middle schools	58.8%		54.1	539^th of 1363 public middle schools	60.5%	25		55.1			55.0	48.8	50.0	51.2			44.5	30.2	19.9	30.8	97.5	98.4	98.4	98.4	99.1	98.6	97.9	97.5	$16,429	$727	$15,703
Paw Paw Junior High School	Public	6-8	511 Chapman St	Paw Paw	61353	Lee County	Paw Paw CUSD 271	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 627-2841	42	6	7.3	52.4%	35 (83.3%)	1 (2.4%)	6 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.3	662^nd of 1368 public middle schools	51.6%					(n/a)		58.3			42.9		66.7	51.2			9.1		16.7	19.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$22,412	$1,307	$21,105
Kaneland IgKnight Academy	Public	3-8	1N137 Meredith Rd	Maple Park	60151	Kane County	Kaneland CUSD 302	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(630) 365-5110	100	9	10.8		74 (74.0%)	1 (1.0%)	20 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	61.3	476^th of 1368 public middle schools	65.2%					(n/a)	54.5		69.2	72.7	65.2	55.2		64.3	53.8	45.5	26.1	41.4		39.8	93.9	95.0	95.0	95.0	79.8	93.9	96.0	52.5	$23,037	$200	$22,837
Plano Middle School	Public	7-8	804 S Hale St	Plano	60545	Kendall County	Plano CUSD 88	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 552-3608	358	29	12.2	57.3%	113 (31.6%)	24 (6.7%)	207 (57.8%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	38.9	792^nd of 1368 public middle schools	42.1%		34.5	827^th of 1363 public middle schools	39.3%	35		36.2				38.3	52.0	45.3				28.7	18.6	23.5	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.8	99.1	98.8	$18,474	$309	$18,165
Kaneland Harter Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 N Esker Dr	Sugar Grove	60554	Kane County	Kaneland CUSD 302	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 466-8400	822	69	11.9	18.5%	645 (78.5%)	18 (2.2%)	108 (13.1%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.9%)	68.7	381^st of 1368 public middle schools	72.1%		48.3	611^th of 1363 public middle schools	55.2%	230		54.1			63.1	62.5	60.2	61.9			36.9	41.6	39.1	39.2	98.4	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.3	98.4	98.4	96.8	$19,235	$203	$19,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Creek Middle School

What high school do graduates of Indian Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Indian Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Indian Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Indian Creek Middle School?

Students at Indian Creek Middle School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Indian Creek Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 213 students attended Indian Creek Middle School.

What district is Indian Creek Middle School in?

Indian Creek CUSD 425

Is Indian Creek Middle School a good school?

Indian Creek Middle School ranks 613^th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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