Fall Creek Junior High vs Geist Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall Creek Junior High
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,001 students
Geist Montessori Academy
McCordsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
291 students
| Measure | Fall Creek Junior High Fishers, Indiana | Geist Montessori Academy McCordsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 335 | #480 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #1321 of 15,369 | #21939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,001 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| city | Fishers | McCordsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 54.6).
- •Fall Creek Junior High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Fall Creek Junior High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Geist Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 17.7%).
- •Fall Creek Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.4).
- •Fall Creek Junior High is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 291.
- •Fall Creek Junior High 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 Junior High better than Geist Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Junior High ranks higher (81.0 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 Junior High and Geist Montessori Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Fishers and McCordsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall Creek Junior High: 1,001. Geist Montessori Academy: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall Creek Junior High and Geist Montessori Academy rank in Indiana?
Fall Creek Junior High is 6th of 335 and Geist Montessori Academy is 480th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).