Clarks Creek Elementary vs Plainfield Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarks Creek Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Plainfield Community Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,378 students
| Measure | Clarks Creek Elementary Plainfield, Indiana | Plainfield Community Middle School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,053 | #32 of 335 |
| National rank | #13637 of 50,301 | #2728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 1,378 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 1,378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 66.7).
- •Clarks Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Plainfield Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Plainfield Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 62.1%).
- •Clarks Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.6).
- •Plainfield Community Middle School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 544.
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 Clarks Creek Elementary better than Plainfield Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Community Middle School ranks higher (73.0 vs 66.7 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 Clarks Creek Elementary and Plainfield Community Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarks Creek Elementary: 544. Plainfield Community Middle School: 1,378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarks Creek Elementary and Plainfield Community Middle School rank in Indiana?
Clarks Creek Elementary is 237th of 1,053 and Plainfield Community Middle School is 32nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).