- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terre Haute, IN
Honey Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Honey Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181209001907
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honey Creek Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Honey Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Honey Creek Middle School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 181209001907 · Terre Haute, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 13.6:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
Honey Creek Middle School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Honey Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- This school
Honey Creek Middle School
666 students
What this shows Honey Creek Middle School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honey Creek Middle School compares
Honey Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Honey Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Honey Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honey Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Terre Haute
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honey Creek Middle School
How many students attend Honey Creek Middle School?
Honey Creek Middle School has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honey Creek Middle School?
34.3% of students at Honey Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honey Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Honey Creek Middle School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honey Creek Middle School?
Honey Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Honey Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Honey Creek Middle School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.