Below Average
#1603 of 1,823 schools in IN
Southwestern Middle School
Middle School · Tippecanoe School Corp · Lafayette, IN
A Tippecanoe School Corp middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 W 800 S, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Math 23% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwestern Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwestern Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wea Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Battle Ground Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 722 | Compare → |
| East Tipp Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 528 | Compare → |
| Klondike Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 443 | 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.
Tippecanoe School Corp
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $11,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwestern Middle School is listed in Tippecanoe School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern Middle School is a public middle school in Lafayette, IN, part of Tippecanoe School Corp, serving approximately 518 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,603 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Middle School
What grades does Southwestern Middle School serve?
Southwestern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwestern Middle School rank in IN?
Southwestern Middle School ranks #1,603 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Southwestern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Southwestern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwestern Middle School a charter school?
No, Southwestern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwestern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southwestern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Middle School?
38.8% of students at Southwestern 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (765) 538-3025
- 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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