Tri-west Middle School

555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Tri-west Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-west Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Tri-west Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Tri-west Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-west Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#198 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
38%
64%
41%
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
7%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-west Middle School's ranking?
Tri-west Middle School is ranked #198 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tri-west Middle School often compared to?
Tri-west Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsburg West Middle School, Brownsburg East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Tri-west Middle School?
446 students attend Tri-west Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tri-west Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-west Middle School?
Tri-west Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tri-west Middle School offer ?
Tri-west Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-west Middle School part of?
Tri-west Middle School is part of North West Hendricks Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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