Lydia Middleton Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydia Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lydia Middleton Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lydia Middleton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lydia Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
Lydia Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
306 students attend Lydia Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lydia Middleton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lydia Middleton Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lydia Middleton Elementary School part of?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is part of Madison Consolidated Schools School District.
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