Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

Summary:

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Akron, Indiana, serving 409 students in grades 6-8. The school faces several challenges, including lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to nearby schools.

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (19.56%) compared to the nearby Manchester Intermediate School (6.94%) and Lakeview Middle School (33.12%). The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.61%) and Math (30.61%) are below the Manchester Community Schools district (35.58% and 38.28%, respectively) and the state averages. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (12.7%) compared to Manchester Intermediate School (7.5%) and Lakeview Middle School (18.7%).

The school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (58.19%) compared to the nearby schools (ranging from 44.69% to 52.86%) may indicate that Tippecanoe Valley Middle School serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which could contribute to the lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($9,507) is lower than the nearby Warsaw Community Schools ($10,205) and Rochester Community School Corp ($9,949), suggesting a need for additional resources to support student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11303 W 800 S
       Akron, IN  46910


(574) 598-2200

District: Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,507 Help


Students who attend Tippecanoe Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Tippecanoe Valley High School

Feeder schools for Tippecanoe Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Akron Elementary School
    Mentone Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tippecanoe Valley Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Tippecanoe Valley Middle School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is $9,507.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tippecanoe Valley Middle School 277th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Tippecanoe Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Tippecanoe Valley School Corp 190th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.52 138th 222 37.8%
2005 49.59 223rd 370 39.7%
2006 40.34 273rd 375 27.2%
2007 46.60 255th 382 33.2%
2008 36.44 304th 392 22.4%
2009 48.87 258th 423 39.0%
2010 56.45 215th 428 49.8%
2011 32.40 366th 451 18.8%
2012 40.74 316th 447 29.3%
2013 33.86 342nd 444 23.0%
2014 40.58 345th 470 26.6%
2015 48.44 292nd 485 39.8%
2016 56.22 241st 494 51.2%
2017 51.85 257th 472 45.6%
2018 54.77 244th 473 48.4%
2019 60.54 184th 470 60.9%
2021 65.97 146th 483 69.8%
2022 55.54 215th 490 56.1%
2023 44.06 270th 489 44.8%
2024 44.51 277th 485 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 534 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 534 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 515 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 1 525
1998 523 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 483 0 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 539 3 0 19 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 502 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 551 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 551 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 543 2 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 530 3 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 443 1 1 27 3 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 416 1 0 34 4 n/a n/a 8 463
2008 423 1 0 32 2 n/a n/a 14 472
2009 451 0 0 27 1 n/a n/a 16 495
2010 458 1 0 29 1 n/a n/a 16 505
2011 455 3 0 52 4 0 19 0 533
2012 445 2 0 52 5 0 23 0 527
2013 429 1 0 61 6 0 21 0 518
2014 382 2 0 55 5 0 22 0 466
2015 381 1 0 52 2 0 24 0 460
2016 343 3 1 41 3 0 25 0 416
2017 372 1 1 45 0 0 21 0 440
2018 352 0 2 46 0 0 25 0 425
2019 355 3 1 50 0 0 25 0 434
2020 341 0 2 81 0 0 8 0 432
2021 319 0 1 91 0 0 6 0 417
2022 315 0 1 88 0 0 8 0 412
2023 321 1 0 80 1 0 6 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 545 28.1 19.4 17.8
1996 545 28.1 19.4 17.8
1997 525 28.7 18.3 12.8
1998 531 26.4 20.1 15.3
1999 500 25.6 19.5 19.8
2000 565 28.1 20.1 24.1
2001 517 27.7 18.7 29.6
2002 574 28.8 19.9 29.4
2003 574 28.8 19.9 29.4
2004 571 27.6 20.7 33.8
2005 562 28.1 20.0 33.5
2006 475 27.8 17.1 29.9
2007 463 n/a n/a 35.2
2008 472 27.2 17.4 43.7
2009 495 25.0 19.8 47.4
2010 505 25.4 19.8 51.9
2011 533 22.7 23.3 55.2
2012 527 24.5 21.5 60.3
2013 518 21.5 24.0 61.4
2014 466 25.5 18.2 58.2
2015 460 25.0 18.4 55.9
2016 416 26.0 16.0 55.3
2017 440 29.5 14.9 57
2018 425 30.0 14.1 51.5
2019 434 32.0 13.5 54.4
2020 432 21.0 20.5 55.8
2021 417 33.1 12.5 55.6
2022 412 32.0 12.8 52.9
2023 409 28.5 14.3 58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 545 28.1 19.4 17.8
1996 545 28.1 19.4 17.8
1997 525 28.7 18.3 12.8
1998 531 26.4 20.1 15.3
1999 500 25.6 19.5 19.8
2000 565 28.1 20.1 24.1
2001 517 27.7 18.7 29.6
2002 574 28.8 19.9 29.4
2003 574 28.8 19.9 29.4
2004 571 27.6 20.7 33.8
2005 562 28.1 20.0 33.5
2006 475 27.8 17.1 29.9
2007 463 n/a n/a 35.2
2008 472 27.2 17.4 43.7
2009 495 25.0 19.8 47.4
2010 505 25.4 19.8 51.9
2011 533 22.7 23.3 55.2
2012 527 24.5 21.5 60.3
2013 518 21.5 24.0 61.4
2014 466 25.5 18.2 58.2
2015 460 25.0 18.4 55.9
2016 416 26.0 16.0 55.3
2017 440 29.5 14.9 57
2018 425 30.0 14.1 51.5
2019 434 32.0 13.5 54.4
2020 432 21.0 20.5 55.8
2021 417 33.1 12.5 55.6
2022 412 32.0 12.8 52.9
2023 409 28.5 14.3 58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $352 (4.1%) $8,215 (95.9%) $8,567
2020 $324 (3.8%) $8,301 (96.2%) $8,625
2021 $1,066 (9.8%) $9,806 (90.2%) $10,871
2022 $693 (7.3%) $8,814 (92.7%) $9,507

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 270th of 489 Middle schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)31.619.3
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)31.619.3
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)59.824.3
 35.5%
   6th Grade Math (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)59.824.3
 35.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)48.925.7
 23.2%
   6th Grade Science (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)48.925.7
 23.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)49.231.5
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)49.231.5
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)51.631.5
 20.1%
   7th Grade Math (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)51.631.5
 20.1%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)50.737.4
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)50.737.4
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)42.343.9
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)42.343.9
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Tippecanoe Valley Middle School)46.746.9
 0.2%
   End of Course Biology (Tippecanoe Valley School Corp)28.427.7
 0.7%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students434409
 5.8%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5080
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White355321
 9.6%
Two or More Races256
 76%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.4%58.2%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Tippecanoe Valley Middle School.

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School ranks 277th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tippecanoe Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Tippecanoe Valley High School

Students at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School are 78% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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