Wainwright Middle School

7501 E 700 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wainwright Middle School serves 281 students in grades 6-8.
Wainwright Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wainwright Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Wainwright Middle School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Wainwright Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Wainwright Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
81%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wainwright Middle School's ranking?
Wainwright Middle School is ranked #1209 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wainwright Middle School often compared to?
Wainwright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Wainwright Middle School?
281 students attend Wainwright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wainwright Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wainwright Middle School?
Wainwright Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wainwright Middle School offer ?
Wainwright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wainwright Middle School part of?
Wainwright Middle School is part of Tippecanoe School Corporation School District.

School Reviews

5   3/20/2020
It is a great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - student
2   2/14/2007
If your child is labeled emotionally or learning disabled, this is not the school for you. The principal and counselor rarely assist those students.
- Posted by Parent - googa

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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