Custer Baker Intermediate School vs Indian Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Baker Intermediate School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
734 students
Indian Creek Middle School
Trafalgar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students
| Measure | Custer Baker Intermediate School Franklin, Indiana | Indian Creek Middle School Trafalgar, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 335 | #47 of 335 |
| National rank | #6702 of 15,369 | #3568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 734 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| city | Franklin | Trafalgar |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 54.3).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Indian Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Indian Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 50.3%).
- •Indian Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 503.
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 Custer Baker Intermediate School better than Indian Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Creek Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 54.3 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 Custer Baker Intermediate School and Indian Creek Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Trafalgar in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Baker Intermediate School: 734. Indian Creek Middle School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Baker Intermediate School and Indian Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Custer Baker Intermediate School is 149th of 335 and Indian Creek Middle School is 47th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).