Indian Creek Middle School
206 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Indian Creek Middle School, located in Waterman, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for the Indian Creek Community Unit School District 425. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging social-emotional growth, often emphasizing collaborative projects and the development of critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Waterman and Shabbona communities, creating a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents frequently engage in partnership. Beyond traditional academics, Indian Creek Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore personal interests and build a sense of school pride. With its focus on community values and student-centered instruction, the school aims to prepare its pupils to be responsible, engaged citizens within the district and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Waterman and Shabbona communities, creating a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents frequently engage in partnership. Beyond traditional academics, Indian Creek Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore personal interests and build a sense of school pride. With its focus on community values and student-centered instruction, the school aims to prepare its pupils to be responsible, engaged citizens within the district and beyond.
206
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 171 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 6 |
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White171 (83.0 %)
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Hispanic28 (13.6 %)
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Two or More6 (2.9 %)
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Black1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Indian Creek CUSD 425 |
| Phone: | (815)264-3351 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 206 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
49
Grade 6
46
Grade 7
56
Grade 8
55
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 49 |
| Grade 6 | 46 |
| Grade 7 | 56 |
| Grade 8 | 55 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 102 | 49.5% |
| Male | 104 | 50.5% |
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