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Guion Creek Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 899 students

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Posted November 22, 2012

It's funny how all y'all peopl wanna talk about the HA program . I am an HA students. We our an F school because our regular students PARENTS don't care about these students grades and have no effort to help !! ~Khalifaaaaaaa


Posted October 3, 2009

This is an amazing school. Kids have fun while learning. They just remodeled the school to make it a healthy learning environment for the students and it is beautiful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2009

As a student at this school, I feel that it is a great environment in which to learn. I feel the kids lack motivation and parental guidence, which has definately helped me. I feel that the teachers at the school are excellent, and the other staff is great as well. As the for ELP, GT, HA program (any name which you prefer), I feel it is a great program and gives the kids an opportunity to exceed.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 6, 2009

Guion has a great Band program. Most student go to the high school well prepared. I made it to the second highest band in the at Pike High School. I also p;ay college level music and I'm a freshman.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 15, 2008

As a student of Guion creek Middle School I feel that is one of the best Pike township schools. This school is great for getting their students involved in their extra curriculm activities. Yes there are fights but the great staff strives to prevent them to the best of their ability
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 15, 2008

This is a very sophisticated school. They have great suggestions for after school activities. The teachers treat you nicely here and they accept you for who you are. Sometimes they have off days, but they will not take it off on you.This is the best middle school to go to in Pike township.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 7, 2008

There are sometimes fights that happen at this school, but the staff strives to keep these fights from happening, and works to stop them when they do happen. The High Ability program is very good, and the after-school programs are excellent as well. The staff is great, and they are always kind and helpful. Over all, this is a very good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 8, 2005

I believe that this school has a lot of potential, with the GT program for the gifted, and also plenty of kids are very intelligent, but just need to stay on target. I have had a very positive expeience at this school for my 3 years.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 13, 2005

We thought the availability of programs for this school was right on target. The availability of music, art, sports, etc. was okay and the level of parent involvment was the worst I had seen. This obviously was shown in the student body. The children were just a little rough around the edges and it sounded to me like the teachers had to discipline more than teach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2005

The school is not encouraging of parent participation. It is also very unorganized and does not have consistant discipline policies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2004

Guion creek middle school is a great school for your children to go if you plan on moving in the indianapolis area. The teachers and all of the staff are excellent. They good after school programs and a late bus that bring home your children after extra curriculm programs.
—Submitted by Richard White, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

272 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
30%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

285 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
47%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

293 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
46%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "F".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "F".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "D".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
4 / 10
Climate rating
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The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

4

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Student growth rating 2012**
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Average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 61% 12%
Hispanic 23% 8%
White 8% 73%
Multiracial 6% 4%
Asian 1% 2%
American Indian N/A 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A47%
Special education 10%N/A15%
English learners 20%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Gifted specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Security personnel
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Math club

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Television/Radio News
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Other
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Clubs
  • Foreign language and culture club

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
Staff resources available to students
  • Gifted specialist(s)
Clubs
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:50 a.m.
School end time
  • 3:50 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Kurt Benjamin
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (317) 298-2794

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • College prep
  • Direct instruction
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
  • Project-based
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Arts (all)
  • Global
  • Mathematics
  • Writing
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Other

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Gifted specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Diving
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
  • Community service
  • Foreign language and culture club
  • Gardening
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Jaguars of Purpose
  • La Plaza
  • Math club
  • Multicultural Scholars
  • National Honor Society
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Television/Radio News
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Blue, Orange
School mascot
  • Jaguars
More from this school
  • Guion Creek Middle School fosters a learning environment where students become life-long learners through meaningful interdisciplinary and real-life tasks. Students and staff create a risk-free environment where students balance academic, social, and emotional responsibilities. Staff members provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning experiences through the use of inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving. Student diversity is considered a strength and is celebrated.
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4401 W 52nd St
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