Indian Creek Middle School

11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014

843 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Indian Creek Middle School, located on Covington Bypass Road in Covington, Georgia, is a public middle school serving the Newton County School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests beyond the classroom.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive community atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to enhance the learning experience. By leveraging the resources provided by the Newton County School System, Indian Creek Middle School aims to cultivate a safe and engaging environment that promotes both critical thinking and character development. Through its emphasis on student achievement and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in the educational landscape of the Covington area.

843

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	78
Black	417
Asian	6
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

Black
417 (49.5%)
White
293 (34.8%)
Hispanic
78 (9.3%)
Two or More
48 (5.7%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)385-6453
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/indian_creek
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	837
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 288

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 296