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Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School

2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,043 students in grades 7-8, Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School's student population of 1,043 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,043 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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 Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1287 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
33%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School's ranking?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is ranked #1287 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School often compared to?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate, Klondike Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
1,043 students attend Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School offer ?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School part of?
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is part of Lafayette School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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