WEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wea Ridge Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Tippecanoe School Corp school district, located in Lafayette, IN with about 681 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Wea Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wea Ridge Middle School, located in Lafayette, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Tippecanoe School Corporation. Dedicated to the academic and social development of students in grades 6 through 8, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school. The facility is situated in a growing area of the county, reflecting the diverse and expanding community it serves, and it strives to foster a supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Wea Ridge Middle School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, which help to create a well-rounded student experience. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between faculty, parents, and students. By focusing on both character education and scholastic achievement, Wea Ridge aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and community responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact Wea Ridge Middle School at (765) 471-2164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4410 S 150 E
Lafayette, IN 47909
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WEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, IN with about 681 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
681
Teachers:
37.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 681 students

White
62.0%
Hispanic/Latino
25.6%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.