Very Good
#538 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 30% in state
Tri-west Middle School
Middle School · North West Hendricks Schools · Lizton, IN
A North West Hendricks Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
555 W US Hwy 136, Lizton, IN 46149
- Math 52% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri-west Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri-west Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low248/100K
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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
$86,625
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North West Hendricks Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-west Middle School is listed in North West Hendricks Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-west Middle School
Tri-west Middle School is a public middle school in Lizton, IN, part of North West Hendricks Schools, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-west Middle School
What grades does Tri-west Middle School serve?
Tri-west Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tri-west Middle School?
Tri-west Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-west Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-west Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-west Middle School rank in IN?
Tri-west Middle School ranks #538 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tri-west Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-west Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Tri-west Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-west Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tri-west Middle School a charter school?
No, Tri-west Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-west Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tri-west Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-west Middle School?
26.2% of students at Tri-west 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
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hendricks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (317) 994-4200
- Area population (ZIP 46149)
- 2,234
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 46149; 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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