Serving 999 students in grades 7-8, Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 16.6 square miles in Lafayette, IN. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the boundary, reaching up to 4.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School's student population of 999 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
38%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School's ranking?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is ranked #1317 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School often compared to?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate, Klondike Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
999 students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School offer ?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School part of?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.
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