Below Average
#1453 of 1,823 schools in IN
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Middle School · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools · Gary, IN
A middle school in Gary, IN serving grades 5th – 8th.
3601 W 41st Ave, Gary, IN 46408
- Math 6% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,063
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is listed in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is a public middle school in Gary, IN, part of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, serving approximately 432 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,453 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
What grades does Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School serve?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School rank in IN?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ranks #1,453 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
96.1% of students at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (219) 980-0730
- Area population (ZIP 46408)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 46408; 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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