Serving 476 students in grades 5-8, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School's student population of 476 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
35%
13%
White
32%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School's ranking?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is ranked #1665 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
476 students attend Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School offer ?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School part of?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is part of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District.
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