West Lafayette Intermediate School

Summary:

West Lafayette Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in West Lafayette, Indiana, with a diverse student population of 568. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with high ILEARN test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.

One of the school's key strengths is its low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.2% to 6.8% over the past three years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. West Lafayette Intermediate School also stands out with its higher per-student spending compared to the state average, indicating a significant investment in resources and student support.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Delphi Community Middle School, West Lafayette Intermediate School demonstrates superior academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative of the region than many of its neighbors, is also a notable strength. Overall, West Lafayette Intermediate School's consistent high performance, low absenteeism, and focus on student support make it a standout institution in the Tippecanoe School Corp district and the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 4-6

1838 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906

(765) 746-0500

District: West Lafayette Com School Corp

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,575

Students who attend West Lafayette Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Lafayette Intermediate School:

Elementary:

West Lafayette Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 568

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.2%

Asian:

24.8%

African American:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

See top rated Indiana public schools

Compare West Lafayette Intermediate School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Lafayette Intermediate School ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.76. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Asian (24.8%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lafayette Intermediate School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare West Lafayette Intermediate School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lafayette Intermediate School is $20,575.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Lafayette Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Average Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for West Lafayette Intermediate School.

What do you think?

Your rating for West Lafayette Intermediate School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for West Lafayette Intermediate School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	91.83	23^rd	959	97.6%
2006	92.82	16^th	961	98.3%
2007	89.72	36^th	985	96.3%
2008	92.17	22^nd	996	97.8%
2009	93.79	13^th	1003	98.7%
2010	92.05	14^th	1009	98.6%
2011	90.10	10^th	1025	99.0%
2012	90.35	10^th	1015	99.0%
2013	88.10	31^st	1035	97.0%
2014	87.47	32^nd	1036	96.9%
2015	92.15	24^th	1040	97.7%
2016	89.38	37^th	1046	96.5%
2017	90.12	40^th	1033	96.1%
2018	90.28	49^th	1027	95.2%
2019	91.47	49^th	1031	95.2%
2021	94.30	31^st	1016	96.9%
2022	91.31	58^th	1020	94.3%
2023	91.21	55^th	1016	94.6%
2024	93.76	43^rd	1010	95.7%

See the entire list of Indiana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a principal
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

We care about children and our staff. I appreciate the tremendous support our families give our staff and students to help children grow academically, socially, and behaviorally. We are preparing our children to lead our future. Together we can reach this tremendous task. Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Lafayette Intermediate School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	516	31	95	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
1989	385	20	88	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1990	355	19	82	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	476
1991	372	15	80	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	486
1992	343	11	87	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	459
1993	341	20	109	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	489
1994	331	26	107	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	479
1995	301	17	51	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1996	301	17	51	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1997	258	7	31	6	0	n/a	n/a	11	313
1998	249	11	20	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
1999	414	19	70	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2000	355	12	68	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	442
2001	337	16	68	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	432
2002	345	15	93	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
2003	345	15	93	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
2004	317	15	75	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2005	345	18	70	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2006	357	15	76	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2007	331	15	86	16	1	n/a	n/a	15	464
2008	326	23	90	13	1	n/a	n/a	11	464
2009	301	16	101	15	2	n/a	n/a	11	446
2010	319	23	103	13	2	n/a	n/a	23	483
2011	309	18	111	20	1	0	22	0	481
2012	297	20	101	28	1	0	29	0	476
2013	314	19	115	30	0	0	30	0	508
2014	320	21	126	35	0	0	37	0	539
2015	310	20	127	26	0	0	26	0	509
2016	313	31	125	21	0	0	30	0	520
2017	321	37	122	28	1	0	30	0	539
2018	295	41	123	45	1	0	33	0	538
2019	290	32	128	46	0	0	34	0	530
2020	303	42	128	47	0	0	38	0	558
2021	294	35	127	34	1	0	34	0	525
2022	290	50	128	40	2	1	34	0	545
2023	291	50	141	35	2	1	48	0	568

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 West Lafayette Intermediate School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	667	39.3	16.9	17.1
1989	518	32.0	16.1	21.8
1990	476	31.3	15.2	21.2
1991	486	29.7	16.3	22
1992	459	28.2	16.2	24.2
1993	489	28.2	17.3	25.4
1994	479	29.2	16.4	19.8
1995	378	24.2	15.6	19.3
1996	378	24.2	15.6	19.3
1997	313	21.9	14.3	15.2
1998	286	19.6	14.6	11.9
1999	508	29.0	17.5	8.1
2000	442	24.3	18.2	6.8
2001	432	24.3	17.8	10.2
2002	470	23.7	19.8	13.4
2003	470	23.7	19.8	13.4
2004	422	24.7	17.1	9.7
2005	449	25.8	17.4	11.4
2006	462	25.3	18.3	10
2007	464	n/a	n/a	10
2008	464	25.3	18.3	10.8
2009	446	25.9	17.2	10.8
2010	483	25.1	19.2	13.7
2011	481	32.4	14.8	13.9
2012	476	28.0	17.0	10.9
2013	508	27.2	18.6	13.2
2014	539	29.0	18.5	14.3
2015	509	27.0	18.8	15.3
2016	520	28.0	18.5	19
2017	539	29.5	18.2	17.6
2018	538	29.0	18.5	18.2
2019	530	29.0	18.2	18.9
2020	558	35.0	15.9	23.3
2021	525	30.1	17.4	19.2
2022	545	37.5	14.5	21.5
2023	568	36.5	15.5	24.5

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 West Lafayette Intermediate School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	667	39.3	16.9	17.1
1989	518	32.0	16.1	21.8
1990	476	31.3	15.2	21.2
1991	486	29.7	16.3	22
1992	459	28.2	16.2	24.2
1993	489	28.2	17.3	25.4
1994	479	29.2	16.4	19.8
1995	378	24.2	15.6	19.3
1996	378	24.2	15.6	19.3
1997	313	21.9	14.3	15.2
1998	286	19.6	14.6	11.9
1999	508	29.0	17.5	8.1
2000	442	24.3	18.2	6.8
2001	432	24.3	17.8	10.2
2002	470	23.7	19.8	13.4
2003	470	23.7	19.8	13.4
2004	422	24.7	17.1	9.7
2005	449	25.8	17.4	11.4
2006	462	25.3	18.3	10
2007	464	n/a	n/a	10
2008	464	25.3	18.3	10.8
2009	446	25.9	17.2	10.8
2010	483	25.1	19.2	13.7
2011	481	32.4	14.8	13.9
2012	476	28.0	17.0	10.9
2013	508	27.2	18.6	13.2
2014	539	29.0	18.5	14.3
2015	509	27.0	18.8	15.3
2016	520	28.0	18.5	19
2017	539	29.5	18.2	17.6
2018	538	29.0	18.5	18.2
2019	530	29.0	18.2	18.9
2020	558	35.0	15.9	23.3
2021	525	30.1	17.4	19.2
2022	545	37.5	14.5	21.5
2023	568	36.5	15.5	24.5

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 West Lafayette Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$10 (0.1%)	$9,585 (99.9%)	$9,595
2020	$346 (1.9%)	$17,568 (98.1%)	$17,914
2021	$561 (1.9%)	$29,567 (98.1%)	$30,128
2022	$560 (2.7%)	$20,014 (97.3%)	$20,575

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lafayette Intermediate 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 49^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 55^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	73.9	68	5.9%
4th Grade Math (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	73.9	68	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	67.1	60.8	6.3%
4th Grade Science (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	67.1	60.8	6.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	66.7	56.5	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	66.7	56.5	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	73.5	61.4	12.1%
5th Grade Math (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	73.5	61.4	12.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	75.9	75	0.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	75.9	75	0.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	70.9	56.6	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	70.9	56.6	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	78.8	69.7	9.1%
6th Grade Math (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	78.8	69.7	9.1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (West Lafayette Intermediate School)	81	67.4	13.6%
6th Grade Science (West Lafayette Com School Corp)	81	67.4	13.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	530	568	7.2%
African American	32	50	56.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	128	141	10.2%
Hispanic	46	35	23.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	290	291	0.3%
Two or More Races	34	48	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	24.5%	5.6%

Schools Near West Lafayette Intermediate School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)						ILEARN Math (2024)						ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Lafayette Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1838 N Salisbury	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	West Lafayette Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 746-0500	568	37	15.5	24.5%	291 (51.2%)	50 (8.8%)	35 (6.2%)	141 (24.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.5%)								(n/a)	60.3	66.3	63.8			63.6	67.7	72.5	69.7			70.1	76.2		$20,575	$561	$20,014
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate	Public	5-6	530 N 26th St	Lafayette	47904	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 771-6100	1,047	76	13.7	77.2%	439 (41.9%)	222 (21.2%)	282 (26.9%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (9.1%)								(n/a)		28.7	27.9			28.3		24.3	23.8			24.0	22.9		$10,830	$1,053	$9,777
Klondike Middle School	Public	6-8	3307 Klondike Rd	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 463-2544	465	26	17.8	36.1%	311 (66.9%)	38 (8.2%)	68 (14.6%)	27 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	85.4	57^th of 485 public middle schools	88.2%		84.2	61^st of 489 public middle schools	87.5%	4			55.5	58.7	49.4	54.3			53.8	46.0	50.6	50.2			$9,053	$344	$8,709
Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School	Public	7-8	2101 S 18th St	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Lafayette School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 772-4750	1,043	80	13.0	74.7%	402 (38.5%)	219 (21.0%)	338 (32.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	76 (7.3%)	33.2	330^th of 485 public middle schools	32.0%		34.7	325^th of 489 public middle schools	33.5%	5				29.2	25.7	27.4				27.3	15.8	21.5		100.0	$10,759	$1,052	$9,707
Battle Ground Middle School	Public	6-8	6100 N 50 W	West Lafayette	47906	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 269-8140	739	41	18.0	35.9%	548 (74.2%)	42 (5.7%)	85 (11.5%)	25 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	80.1	79^th of 485 public middle schools	83.7%		80.5	78^th of 489 public middle schools	84.0%	1			49.6	60.9	54.6	55.0			47.4	41.3	37.0	41.9			$9,024	$143	$8,881
Wea Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4410 S 150 E	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 471-2164	710	44	16.0	54.4%	396 (55.8%)	89 (12.5%)	186 (26.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.2%)	49.5	244^th of 485 public middle schools	49.7%		53.1	224^th of 489 public middle schools	54.2%	20			20.2	36.8	39.2	32.2			26.5	34.3	37.1	32.7			$9,434	$197	$9,237
East Tipp Middle School	Public	6-8	7501 E 300 N	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 589-3566	509	31	16.6	24.6%	413 (81.1%)	12 (2.4%)	58 (11.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	90.7	36^th of 485 public middle schools	92.6%		91.8	29^th of 489 public middle schools	94.1%	7			54.5	58.1	71.5	61.2			53.4	50.3	65.1	56.3			$8,767	$304	$8,463
Southwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 W 800 S	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 538-3025	496	29	17.3	40.5%	376 (75.8%)	42 (8.5%)	50 (10.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	38.1	311^th of 485 public middle schools	35.9%		33	333^rd of 489 public middle schools	31.9%	22			29.9	22.2	40.8	30.9			23.8	19.5	27.4	23.6			$8,306	$352	$7,954
Wainwright Middle School	Public	6-8	7501 E 700 S	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 269-8350	311	19	16.2	41.5%	239 (76.8%)	9 (2.9%)	56 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	62	175^th of 485 public middle schools	63.9%		61.3	176^th of 489 public middle schools	64.0%	1			38.2	41.4	30.3	36.9			47.7	45.5	29.6	41.6			$10,160	$172	$9,988
Delphi Community Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Armory Rd	Delphi	46923	Carroll County	Delphi Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 564-3411	333	23	14.8	48.6%	281 (84.4%)	7 (2.1%)	32 (9.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	45.4	272^nd of 485 public middle schools	43.9%		54.8	219^th of 489 public middle schools	55.2%	53			27.3	34.1	47.3	35.9			32.7	22.0	22.0	25.7			$9,327	$716	$8,611

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lafayette Intermediate School

What high school do graduates of West Lafayette Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend West Lafayette Intermediate School usually go on to attend West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of West Lafayette Intermediate School?

Students at West Lafayette Intermediate School are 51% White, 25% Asian, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend West Lafayette Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended West Lafayette Intermediate School.

What district is West Lafayette Intermediate School in?

West Lafayette Com School Corp

Rate West Lafayette Intermediate School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

INIndiana Middle School Rankings

INIndiana District Rankings

Schools in West Lafayette, IN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for West Lafayette Intermediate School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.