Indian Creek Elementary School vs Indian Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Shabbona · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
269 students
Indian Creek Middle School
Waterman · Public middle · Grades 5–8
213 students
| Measure | Indian Creek Elementary School Shabbona, Illinois | Indian Creek Middle School Waterman, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 2,303 | #320 of 670 |
| National rank | #23834 of 50,301 | #8509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 269 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Shabbona | Waterman |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 46.0).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 40.8%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Indian Creek Elementary School better than Indian Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Creek Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Indian Creek Elementary School and Indian Creek Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Shabbona and Waterman in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Creek Elementary School: 269. Indian Creek Middle School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Creek Elementary School and Indian Creek Middle School rank in Illinois?
Indian Creek Elementary School is 772nd of 2,303 and Indian Creek Middle School is 320th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).