Below Average
#1462 of 1,823 schools in IN
Wainwright Middle School
Middle School · Tippecanoe School Corp · Lafayette, IN
A Tippecanoe School Corp middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7501 E 700 S, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Math 45% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wainwright Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wainwright 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tippecanoe School Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | 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 → |
| Southwestern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 518 | 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
- #18 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
Wainwright Middle School is listed in Tippecanoe School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wainwright Middle School
Wainwright Middle School is a public middle school in Lafayette, IN, part of Tippecanoe School Corp, serving approximately 311 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wainwright Middle School
What grades does Wainwright Middle School serve?
Wainwright Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wainwright Middle School?
Wainwright Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wainwright Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wainwright Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wainwright Middle School rank in IN?
Wainwright Middle School ranks #1,462 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wainwright Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wainwright 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 Wainwright Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wainwright Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wainwright Middle School a charter school?
No, Wainwright Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wainwright Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wainwright Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wainwright Middle School?
46.3% of students at Wainwright 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Phone
- (765) 269-8350
- 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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