Fall Creek Valley Middle School

1,351 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fall Creek Valley Middle School, located in the Lawrence Township school district of Indianapolis, serves a diverse student body in grades 7 and 8. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district framework, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes community engagement and fostering strong relationships between staff, students, and families. With a focus on modern learning initiatives, Fall Creek Valley utilizes a range of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse population. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on character education, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, innovative, and productive citizens within their community.

1,351

Total Students

64.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	409
Black	577
Asian	9
Two or More	98
American Indian	1

Black
577 (42.7 %)
Hispanic
409 (30.3 %)
White
257 (19.0 %)
Two or More
98 (7.3 %)
Asian
9 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MSD Lawrence Township
Phone:	(317)964-6600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	668
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 661

Grade 8 690