Serving 675 students in grades 6-8, Wea Ridge Middle 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wea Ridge Middle School serves the southeast part of Lafayette, IN, covering an area of approximately 20.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wea Ridge Middle School's student population of 675 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wea Ridge Middle 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 Wea Ridge Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1128 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wea Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Wea Ridge Middle School is ranked #1128 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wea Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Wea Ridge 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wea Ridge Middle School?
675 students attend Wea Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wea Ridge Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wea Ridge Middle School?
Wea Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wea Ridge Middle School offer ?
Wea Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wea Ridge Middle School part of?
Wea Ridge Middle School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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