Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School

2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,101 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School's student population of 1,101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,101 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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 Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1312 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
36%
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32%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
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Black
20%
13%
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White
42%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1312 out of 1,755 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
1,101 students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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