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Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,619 students in Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,619 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
570 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
35%
13%
# White Students
484 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
30%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
91
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,666 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,453 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,666
$13,148
Spending / Student
$13,453
$12,780
Best Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45th/calhoun Sts
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Grades: K-4
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Calumet New Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Grades: 5-8
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District?
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,619 students.
What is the rank of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District?
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District is ranked #357 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District?
35% of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District?
Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,453 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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