Otter Creek Middle School

4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805

670 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Otter Creek Middle School, located at 4801 N. Lafayette St. in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a key component of the Vigo County School Corporation. Serving students in the northern part of the community, the school focuses on the academic and social development of pupils during their formative middle school years. The campus is positioned in a suburban setting, providing a structured environment designed to facilitate the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive learning experience that balances core curriculum requirements—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. By promoting student engagement through athletics, clubs, and various elective programs, Otter Creek aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. As part of the wider Terre Haute educational network, the school emphasizes community involvement and academic preparation, striving to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents through both classroom instruction and personalized student support services.

670

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otter Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	20
Black	18
Asian	3
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
576 (86.0%)
Two or More
51 (7.6%)
Hispanic
20 (3.0%)
Black
18 (2.7%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Vigo County School Corp
Phone:	(812)462-4391
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 235

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 207