Summary:
There are two middle schools in zip code 47909,
Wea Ridge Middle School and
Southwestern Middle School, both part of the
Tippecanoe School Corp.
In zip code 47909, both Wea Ridge Middle School and Southwestern Middle School are part of the Tippecanoe School Corp, which is recognized as a 4-star district. However, Wea Ridge Middle School generally demonstrates stronger academic performance across English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to Southwestern Middle School. This is reflected in their statewide rankings, with Wea Ridge consistently ranking higher. Wea Ridge also has a higher student enrollment and spends more per student, which appears to correlate with its better academic outcomes.
A notable shared challenge for both schools is the chronic absenteeism rate, which is identical at 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting potential common factors influencing student attendance in the area. Economically, Wea Ridge Middle School serves a larger proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch compared to Southwestern Middle School. Despite this, Wea Ridge's higher per-student spending may be contributing to its academic advantages.
Interestingly, both schools show significantly higher proficiency rates in Science than in English Language Arts and Math. For instance, in the 2024-2025 data, Wea Ridge Middle School achieved 45.93% proficiency in Science, its highest score across subjects. This suggests a potential area of strength in science education within these schools. While both schools are within a well-performing district, their individual test scores in ELA and Math are notably lower than the district average, indicating specific areas for improvement at the middle school level within the Tippecanoe School Corp.
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