East Tipp Middle School

509 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Tipp Middle School is a public middle school located in Lafayette, Indiana, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Tippecanoe School Corporation. Situated in a semi-rural setting, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The facility is designed to support a diverse middle-school curriculum, providing students with a transition from elementary education to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school.

Beyond its core academic program, East Tipp Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on preparing students for their future by promoting technological literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative skills. With its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, East Tipp remains a key pillar of the Tippecanoe County educational system, dedicated to preparing young learners for success in high school and beyond.

509

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Tipp Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	58
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	19

White
413 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
58 (11.4 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Black
12 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)

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:	Tippecanoe School Corp
Phone:	(765)589-3566
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 172

Grade 7 173

Grade 8 164