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Jackson Creek Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

17^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Jackson Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Bloomington, Indiana, serving 535 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation, which is ranked 110 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Jackson Creek Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20 middle schools in Indiana, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 57.94% and 64.74% proficiency, respectively, compared to the district's 45.86% and 50.15%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 7th and 8th-grade Math, with proficiency rates consistently above 60%. Additionally, Jackson Creek Middle School has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby Tri-North Middle School and Lora L Batchelor Middle School, which are also part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation.

The higher per-student spending of $15,138 and lower student-teacher ratio of 13 to 13.9 students per teacher at Jackson Creek Middle School may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes compared to the nearby schools. The school's consistent high performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and favorable resource allocation suggest that it has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive school environment that contribute to its exceptional performance within the Monroe County Community School Corporation.

572

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,138

Per pupil spending ?

28.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3980 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401

(812) 330-2451

District: Monroe County Community School Corp

Students who attend Jackson Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:	Bloomington Graduation School
	Bloomington High School South
	The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship

Feeder schools for Jackson Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Binford Elementary School
	Childs Elementary School
	Lakeview Elementary School
	Rogers Elementary School
	More...
	Templeton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

Asian:

7.2%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Indiana middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg48%

17^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp

110^th of 380Monroe County Community School Corp among Indiana 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	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	94.5	17 of 480	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	9 of 491	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	9 of 489	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	13 of 490	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	13 of 483	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	20 of 470	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	39 of 473	91.8%	★★★★★
2017	86.8	33 of 472	93.0%	★★★★★
2016	86.8	26 of 494	94.7%	★★★★★
2015	89.1	22 of 485	95.5%	★★★★★
2014	82.5	39 of 470	91.7%	★★★★★
2013	86.5	20 of 444	95.5%	★★★★★
2012	84.4	27 of 447	94.0%	★★★★★
2011	75.7	83 of 451	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	69.1	122 of 428	71.5%	★★★★☆
2009	76.5	79 of 423	81.3%	★★★★☆
2008	81.3	42 of 392	89.3%	★★★★☆
2007	77.5	56 of 382	85.3%	★★★★☆
2006	74.4	73 of 375	80.5%	★★★★☆
2005	69.6	90 of 370	75.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math65%

English Language Arts58%

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Schools Near Jackson Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	3980 S Sare Rd	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-2451	572	37	15.2	28.3%	427 (74.7%)	28 (4.9%)	34 (5.9%)	41 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	94.5	17^th of 480 public middle schools	96.5%		96.3	9^th of 491 public middle schools	98.2%	8		58.3	57.6	57.9		66.1	63.4	64.7				$15,138	$2,180	$12,958
Lora L Batchelor Middle School	Public	7-8	900 Gordon Pike	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7763	478	36	13.4	46.4%	351 (73.4%)	36 (7.5%)	41 (8.6%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.9%)	47.1	254^th of 480 public middle schools	47.1%		58	201^st of 491 public middle schools	59.1%	53		29.5	34.8	32.0		29.0	34.1	31.4				$14,388	$1,021	$13,367
Tri-North Middle School	Public	7-8	1000 W 15th St	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7745	569	39	14.4	44.6%	385 (67.7%)	57 (10.0%)	54 (9.5%)	30 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	71.5	119^th of 480 public middle schools	75.2%		83.1	65^th of 491 public middle schools	86.8%	54		38.7	46.4	42.3		41.1	45.6	43.2				$14,672	$644	$14,028
Edgewood Junior High School	Public	6-8	851 W Edgewood Dr	Ellettsville	47429	Monroe County	Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	No	No	No	No	(812) 876-2005	627	42	14.8	40.5%	555 (88.5%)	7 (1.1%)	28 (4.5%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	64.9	156^th of 480 public middle schools	67.5%		67.6	152^nd of 491 public middle schools	69.0%	4	44.7	48.8	38.9	44.1	43.4	38.5	30.5	37.4	42.0	42.0		$10,777	$1,253	$9,524
Eastern Greene Middle School	Public	5-8	10503 E St Rd 54	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Eastern Greene Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 825-5010	254	22	11.8	52.4%	244 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	64.1	159^th of 480 public middle schools	66.9%		55.3	212^th of 491 public middle schools	56.8%	53	36.4	50.0	44.0	43.3	33.0	50.6	26.7	36.9	46.6	46.6		$11,814	$849	$10,965
Brown County Middle School	Public	6-8	95 S Schoolhouse Ln	Nashville	47448	Brown County	Brown County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 988-6605	396	27	14.9	43.2%	375 (94.7%)	4 (1.0%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	39.3	307^th of 480 public middle schools	36.0%		48.6	247^th of 491 public middle schools	49.7%	60	28.8	28.7	31.0	29.5	23.9	29.4	29.7	27.8	33.6	33.6	43.3	$12,949	$1,346	$11,603
Bedford Middle School	Public	7-8	1501 'N' St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 279-9781	518	32	16.0	59.1%	461 (89.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	46.5	258^th of 480 public middle schools	46.3%		43.3	281^st of 491 public middle schools	42.8%	23		29.2	36.6	32.8		27.3	32.8	29.9				$10,205	$1,271	$8,934
Owen Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	626 W St Hwy 46	Spencer	47460	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 829-2249	321	27	11.8	52.3%	303 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	48.6	247^th of 480 public middle schools	48.5%		55.1	213^th of 491 public middle schools	56.6%	34		34.9	40.4	37.8		28.9	23.5	26.0				$12,070	$1,217	$10,853

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Creek Middle School

What district is Jackson Creek Middle School in?

Monroe County Community School Corp

How many students attend Jackson Creek Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 572 students attended Jackson Creek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Creek Middle School?

Students at Jackson Creek Middle School are 75% White, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

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

Students who attend Jackson Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Bloomington Graduation School

Is Jackson Creek Middle School a good school?

Yes! Jackson Creek Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 17^th of 480 Indiana middle schools.

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