Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 46239

Summary:

There are three middle schools serving zip code 46239: Edgewood Intermediate School, which serves grades 4-6, and Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle and Creston Intermediate & Middle School, both serving grades 5-8. All three schools share a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a potential community-wide challenge. When comparing academic performance, Edgewood Intermediate School appears to be the standout performer in this zip code. For the 2024-2025 school year, Edgewood shows significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to both Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle and Creston Intermediate & Middle School. For example, Edgewood's ELA proficiency is 35.08%, while Raymond Park's is 24.93% and Creston's is 19.16%. This trend of higher academic achievement at Edgewood is consistent across all tested subjects. The two schools within the MSD Warren Township district, Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle and Creston Intermediate & Middle School, exhibit similar academic performance patterns, which are generally lower than Edgewood's. Interestingly, these two schools have a higher spending per student ($12,851 and $11,721 respectively) compared to Edgewood ($7,443), yet Edgewood demonstrates superior academic results. Additionally, the MSD Warren Township schools have a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater concentration of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. The MSD Warren Township district is ranked 319 out of 380 Indiana middle schools and holds a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, which aligns with the lower academic performance observed in its schools.