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#1202 of 1,823 schools in IN
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School
Middle School · Lafayette School Corporation · Lafayette, IN
A Lafayette School Corporation middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2101 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Math 23% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,115
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wea Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School is listed in Lafayette School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School is a public middle school in Lafayette, IN, part of Lafayette School Corporation, serving approximately 1,021 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School
What grades does Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School serve?
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School?
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,021 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School rank in IN?
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School ranks #1,202 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School?
69.2% of students at Lafayette Tecumseh JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (765) 772-4750
- Area population (ZIP 47905)
- 42,109
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47905; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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