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Otter Creek Middle School

4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 715 students in grades 6-8, Otter Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Otter Creek Middle School's student population of 715 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Otter Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Creek Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1511 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
38%
23%
41%
25%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otter Creek Middle School's ranking?
Otter Creek Middle School is ranked #1511 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Otter Creek Middle School often compared to?
Otter Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honey Creek Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Otter Creek Middle School?
715 students attend Otter Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Otter Creek Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Creek Middle School?
Otter Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otter Creek Middle School offer ?
Otter Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otter Creek Middle School part of?
Otter Creek Middle School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   11/21/2022
I went to Otter Creek years ago. But the best years of my life, I remember. Great teachers & staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Isac Wilson

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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