Decatur Middle School vs Fall Creek Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students
Fall Creek Junior High
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,001 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Fall Creek Junior High Fishers, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #320 of 335 | #6 of 335 |
| National rank | #13304 of 15,369 | #1321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,001 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 1,001 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 68% |
| city | Indianapolis | Fishers |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 22.6).
- •Fall Creek Junior High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 15%).
- •Fall Creek Junior High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 25%).
- •Fall Creek Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
- •Fall Creek Junior High is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 1,000.
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 Decatur Middle School better than Fall Creek Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Junior High ranks higher (81.0 vs 22.6 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 Decatur Middle School and Fall Creek Junior High?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Fishers in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 1,000. Fall Creek Junior High: 1,001. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Fall Creek Junior High rank in Indiana?
Decatur Middle School is 320th of 335 and Fall Creek Junior High is 6th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).