Tri-west Middle School

555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Tri-west Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-west Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tri-west Middle School's student population of 444 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tri-west Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-west Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#198 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tri-west Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tri-west Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Tri-west Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tri-west Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-west Middle School's ranking?
Tri-west Middle School is ranked #198 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tri-west Middle School often compared to?
Tri-west Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsburg West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Tri-west Middle School?
444 students attend Tri-west Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tri-west Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-west Middle School?
Tri-west Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tri-west Middle School offer ?
Tri-west Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tri-west Middle School part of?
Tri-west Middle School is part of North West Hendricks Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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