Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School

1,043 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School, located in Lafayette, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Lafayette School Corporation. Catering to students in the middle-school grade levels, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering social and emotional development during a pivotal transitional period in a student’s life. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages academic rigor and prepares students for the challenges of high school.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Tecumseh Junior High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build school spirit. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and community engagement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals. Its location on South 18th Street serves as a landmark for the local community, reflecting the school's ongoing dedication to serving the diverse educational needs of the families within the Lafayette area.

1,043

Total Students

80.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	338
Black	219
Asian	4
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
402 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
338 (32.4 %)
Black
219 (21.0 %)
Two or More
76 (7.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lafayette School Corporation
Phone:	(765)772-4750
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,043
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 514

Grade 8 529