Wea Ridge Middle School

710 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

710

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wea Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	186
Black	89
Asian	2
Two or More	37

White
396 (55.8 %)
Hispanic
186 (26.2 %)
Black
89 (12.5 %)
Two or More
37 (5.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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)471-2164
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 6 219

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 230