Fall Creek Intermediate School vs Geist Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall Creek Intermediate School
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 5–6
909 students
Geist Montessori Academy
McCordsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
291 students
| Measure | Fall Creek Intermediate School Fishers, Indiana | Geist Montessori Academy McCordsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 335 | #480 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3630 of 15,369 | #21939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 909 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 38% |
| city | Fishers | McCordsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 54.6).
- •Fall Creek Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Fall Creek Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Geist Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 16.1%).
- •Geist Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.6).
- •Fall Creek Intermediate School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 291.
- •Fall Creek Intermediate School is a public school while Geist Montessori Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fall Creek Intermediate School better than Geist Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Intermediate School ranks higher (68.6 vs 54.6 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 Fall Creek Intermediate School and Geist Montessori Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Fishers and McCordsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall Creek Intermediate School: 909. Geist Montessori Academy: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall Creek Intermediate School and Geist Montessori Academy rank in Indiana?
Fall Creek Intermediate School is 51st of 335 and Geist Montessori Academy is 480th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).