At a glance
Reported students
670
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404.5
Otter Creek Middle School: 670 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Otter Creek Middle School
Otter Creek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 670 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86%) and multiracial (7.6%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Otter Creek Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86%
- Hispanic3%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vigo County School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Honey Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
666 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
686 reported students
West Vigo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
Sarah Scott Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
371 reported students
Lost Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
672 reported students
Dixie Bee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
564 reported students
Public schools near Otter Creek Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Town Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 553 | 1.1 mi |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School High · Vigo County School Corp | 09–12 | 1,486 | 2.2 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 686 | 4.2 mi |
| Sarah Scott Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 371 | 5.8 mi |
| West Vigo Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 390 | 7.7 mi |
| Honey Creek Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 666 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Otter Creek Middle School
What grades does Otter Creek Middle School serve?
Otter Creek Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vigo County School Corp.
How many students attend Otter Creek Middle School?
Otter Creek Middle School reported 670 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 781 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Otter Creek Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 670 students and 49.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Otter Creek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Otter Creek Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Otter Creek Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Otter Creek Middle School in?
Otter Creek Middle School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Otter Creek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Terre Town Elementary School (1.1 mi), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (2.2 mi), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.