For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,378 students in 47905, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 47905, IN are East Tipp Middle School, Wainwright Middle School and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 47905 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 47905, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 47905, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Tipp Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7501 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wainwright Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 E 700 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8350
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
47905, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 47905, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 47905, IN include East Tipp Middle School, Wainwright Middle School and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 47905?
4 public middle schools are located in 47905.
What is the racial composition of students in 47905?
47905 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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