Top Rankings
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,550 students in Lake Ridge New TECH Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Ridge New TECH Schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
1,550 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.7%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
27%
15%
% Black
41%
14%
% White
27%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,399 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,774 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,399
$16,486
Spending / Student
$19,774
$16,362
Best Lake Ridge New TECH Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45th/calhoun Sts
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Calumet New Tech High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Ridge New TECH Schools?
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,550 students.
What is the rank of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools?
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools is ranked #365 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Ridge New TECH Schools?
41% of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools?
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Ridge New TECH Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,774 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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