Indian Creek Middle School in Trafalgar, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Indian Creek Middle School is a rural public school in Trafalgar, Indiana that is part of Nineveh-Hensley-Jcksn School Corporation. It serves 503 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.2:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

503 Students

33 Teachers

801 W Indian Creek Dr

Trafalgar, IN 46181 View local requests

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Indian Creek Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. McFann's FACS Class

Mrs. Shuman

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Indian Creek Middle School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Indian Creek Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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