New Palestine Jr High School

606 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Doe Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in New Palestine, Indiana, serving as part of the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation. Situated in a suburban area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8. It is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and personal growth, preparing students for the transition to high school within the district.

The school is recognized for its emphasis on community involvement and student-centered learning. Beyond core academic subjects, Doe Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs, designed to engage students' diverse interests and talents. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to help students develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

606

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Palestine Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	26
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
540 (89.1%)
Hispanic
26 (4.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.1%)
Black
14 (2.3%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	New Palestine Community Schools
Phone:	(317)861-4487
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 7 317

Grade 8 289