For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,357 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47905, IN Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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