- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, IN
Jackson Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180063001123
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Creek Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Jackson Creek Middle School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 180063001123 · Bloomington, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 14.3:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School South (1,691 students)
Jackson Creek Middle School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jackson Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School South
1,691 students
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School North
1,528 students
- Summit Element 617
Summit Elementary School
617 students
- This school 572
Jackson Creek Middle School
572 students
- Tri-North Midd 569
Tri-North Middle School
569 students
- University Ele 536
University Elementary School
536 students
What this shows Jackson Creek Middle School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Creek Middle School compares
Jackson 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Jackson Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County Community Sch Corp reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomington
2 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Creek Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Creek Middle School?
Jackson Creek Middle School has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Creek Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Jackson Creek Middle School?
26.1% of students at Jackson Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Creek Middle School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Creek Middle School?
Jackson Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Jackson Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Jackson Creek Middle School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.