Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 46236


Summary:

The 46236 zip code area is home to a single middle school, Fall Creek Valley Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 and has an enrollment of 1,351 students. The school's diverse student population is predominantly African American and Hispanic, with a high percentage (67.95%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income community.

Academically, Fall Creek Valley Middle School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates on the ILEARN tests well below the state and MSD Lawrence Township district averages in both English Language Arts and Math. However, the school's performance on the ILEARN Biology End of Course exam was stronger, suggesting potential strengths in science education. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are within typical ranges, but the consistent underperformance on standardized tests indicates a need for more comprehensive strategies to improve student learning and achievement.

Overall, the data suggests that Fall Creek Valley Middle School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse and predominantly low-income student population. Addressing these challenges will likely require targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving instructional practices and student support to help the school better serve the needs of its community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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