The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Science. The lowest is 12% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Clear Creek Elementary School
Clear Creek Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in a regular public school setting within Bloomington, Indiana. It is part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation. The school sits in a community defined by Indiana University Bloomington’s presence, a mix of residential neighborhoods and a student-oriented rental market, and a local economy that extends beyond the university into pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and technology.
The school’s enrollment is modest in size for its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a much smaller share of students who are two or more races, a small Hispanic population, and a very small Black population. Just over half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a substantial portion of the school community comes from lower-income households. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
On the state’s ILEARN assessments, Clear Creek Elementary’s results across tested subjects and grades place its overall proficiency level in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Monroe County. In math and English language arts, just over a third of students met proficiency standards. Science proficiency was just above a third. Social studies, tested at fifth grade, saw a notably smaller share of students reach proficiency. These numbers give a clear picture of the school’s academic challenges, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the specific supports and strategies in place.
Because Clear Creek Elementary serves only through sixth grade, it has no graduation rate. The school does not report chronic absenteeism data. No program offerings were listed in the available data, so this narrative cannot speak to special academic tracks, arts programs, or extracurricular options. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent publicly reported changes or initiatives, so that context is absent rather than padded.
The housing context is relevant for families considering a move. The typical home value in the area sits near the lower end relative to the state average, and rents are generally lower than the typical monthly mortgage payment, which may make the area more accessible for renter households compared to buying. The national economic context shows modest home value growth, a steady unemployment rate, and slowly rising rental costs.
Bloomington itself offers a dense set of amenities that shape daily life for a family. The city is a gold-rated bicycle-friendly community with a notable trail network including the B-Line Trail and connections to other greenways. The downtown area has a historic square and grid pattern adjacent to the university campus. Local bus service is available. The city’s major employers include Indiana University and Cook Group, a large medical device manufacturer, along with a range of technology and life-sciences companies. Key public spaces include Switchyard Park, Griffy Lake, and nearby Monroe Lake and Lake Lemon for recreation. The city gained interstate access when I-69 reached it, an infrastructure change that connects Bloomington more directly to Evansville and Indianapolis.
For a family considering Clear Creek Elementary, the picture is mixed. The school is situated in a mid-sized city with strong civic assets, a walkable downtown, and a diverse economic base. The school’s cohort of families includes a substantial share navigating lower-income circumstances. The academic proficiency data shows that Clear Creek is working from a lower baseline compared to its county peers, and any family weighing this school will likely want to talk directly with the school staff about how the learning environment addresses those results and what supports are available for students across the grade levels it serves.
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