Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Wea Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wea Ridge Middle School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wea Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wea Ridge Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
10%
13%
White
57%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wea Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Wea Ridge Middle School is ranked #1168 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wea Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Wea Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Wea Ridge Middle School?
745 students attend Wea Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wea Ridge Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wea Ridge Middle School?
Wea Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wea Ridge Middle School offer ?
Wea Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wea Ridge Middle School part of?
Wea Ridge Middle School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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