Tri-West Middle School

444 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tri-West Middle School, located in Lizton, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the North West Hendricks School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. Tri-West Middle School is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, productive members of the local community and beyond.

444

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	8
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
401 (90.3 %)
Black
20 (4.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	North West Hendricks Schools
Phone:	(317)994-4200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 138

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 151