Tri-West Middle School

Summary:

Tri-West Middle School is a public middle school located in Lizton, Indiana, serving 444 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the North West Hendricks Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-West Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Indiana, with a statewide ranking between 15th and 44th out of 485 middle schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.32% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Avon Middle School North and Avon Middle School South, which have more diverse student populations. Tri-West Middle School's students consistently outperform the state average in both English Language Arts and Math on the ILEARN assessments, and the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.47% to 27.93% over the past three years.

The consistent academic excellence at Tri-West Middle School, along with its relatively homogeneous student population and lower percentage of students from low-income families, suggests that the school serves a more affluent community compared to nearby schools. This may contribute to the school's strong performance, but it also raises questions about the factors that lead to this disparity in student demographics and outcomes. Nonetheless, Tri-West Middle School's success provides valuable insights into the factors that can contribute to exceptional educational outcomes, and there may be opportunities for the school to collaborate with nearby districts or schools to share best practices and strategies for improving student success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

555 W US Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149

(317) 994-4200

District: North West Hendricks Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,571

Students who attend Tri-West Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tri-West Senior High School

Feeder schools for Tri-West Middle School:

Elementary:	North Salem Elementary School
	Pittsboro Elementary School
	Pittsboro Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

African American:

6.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tri-West Middle School ranks better than 90.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.71. (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 (88.8%), African American (6.5%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-West Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)

Compare Tri-West Middle School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-West Middle School is $9,571.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tri-West Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-West Middle School 44^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Tri-West Middle School in the ranking list.)

North West Hendricks Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North West Hendricks Schools 8^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tri-West Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	83.40	16^th	222	92.8%
2005	84.77	24^th	370	93.5%
2006	83.93	27^th	375	92.8%
2007	86.27	19^th	382	95.0%
2008	82.66	38^th	392	90.3%
2009	80.03	55^th	423	87.0%
2010	81.45	43^rd	428	90.0%
2011	86.53	20^th	451	95.6%
2012	87.41	19^th	447	95.7%
2013	86.68	19^th	444	95.7%
2014	83.47	34^th	470	92.8%
2015	86.95	33^rd	485	93.2%
2016	89.39	20^th	494	96.0%
2017	91.12	18^th	472	96.2%
2018	88.92	24^th	473	94.9%
2019	92.32	23^rd	470	95.1%
2021	95.57	15^th	483	96.9%
2022	94.11	21^st	490	95.7%
2023	91.61	30^th	489	93.9%
2024	88.71	44^th	485	90.9%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tri-West Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2004	377	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2005	400	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2006	432	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2007	432	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	10	446
2008	412	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	9	424
2009	431	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	6	442
2010	418	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	6	430
2011	419	2	1	7	1	1	8	0	439
2012	417	5	1	5	1	0	9	0	438
2013	443	8	1	10	0	0	9	0	471
2014	443	5	2	14	0	0	7	0	471
2015	426	3	2	14	0	0	6	0	451
2016	434	1	2	9	0	0	7	0	453
2017	410	2	2	7	1	1	8	0	431
2018	438	2	1	7	2	2	12	0	464
2019	443	4	0	7	2	2	16	0	474
2020	435	4	0	10	1	1	14	0	465
2021	428	8	0	9	2	0	17	0	464
2022	398	14	0	10	1	0	12	0	435
2023	401	20	1	8	2	0	12	0	444
2024	396	29	2	8	1	0	10	0	446

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 Tri-West Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	379	23.5	16.1	n/a
2005	400	22.6	17.7	10.3
2006	433	22.5	19.2	14.5
2007	446	n/a	n/a	14.7
2008	424	24.3	17.4	14.2
2009	442	24.1	18.3	14.7
2010	430	24.2	17.7	19.3
2011	439	19.1	22.9	18.9
2012	438	26.0	16.8	19.6
2013	471	24.0	19.6	19.1
2014	471	23.0	20.4	21.2
2015	451	23.0	19.6	20.8
2016	453	22.0	20.5	20.1
2017	431	23.0	18.7	19.3
2018	464	23.0	20.1	22.4
2019	474	25.1	18.8	19.4
2020	465	25.0	18.6	18.1
2021	464	25.0	18.5	20.5
2022	435	23.5	18.5	23.2
2023	444	23.5	18.8	27.9
2024	446	24.5	18.2	26.2

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 Tri-West Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	379	23.5	16.1	n/a
2005	400	22.6	17.7	10.3
2006	433	22.5	19.2	14.5
2007	446	n/a	n/a	14.7
2008	424	24.3	17.4	14.2
2009	442	24.1	18.3	14.7
2010	430	24.2	17.7	19.3
2011	439	19.1	22.9	18.9
2012	438	26.0	16.8	19.6
2013	471	24.0	19.6	19.1
2014	471	23.0	20.4	21.2
2015	451	23.0	19.6	20.8
2016	453	22.0	20.5	20.1
2017	431	23.0	18.7	19.3
2018	464	23.0	20.1	22.4
2019	474	25.1	18.8	19.4
2020	465	25.0	18.6	18.1
2021	464	25.0	18.5	20.5
2022	435	23.5	18.5	23.2
2023	444	23.5	18.8	27.9
2024	446	24.5	18.2	26.2

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 Tri-West Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$289 (3.6%)	$7,638 (96.3%)	$7,928
2020	$249 (2.9%)	$8,343 (97.1%)	$8,592
2021	$366 (4.1%)	$8,493 (95.9%)	$8,860
2022	$180 (1.9%)	$9,391 (98.1%)	$9,571

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-West Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 30^th of 489 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-West Middle School)	67.9	57.7	10.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North West Hendricks Schools)	67.9	57.7	10.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Tri-West Middle School)	68.5	51.8	16.7%
6th Grade Math (North West Hendricks Schools)	68.5	51.8	16.7%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Tri-West Middle School)	67.3	56.9	10.4%
6th Grade Science (North West Hendricks Schools)	67.3	56.9	10.4%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-West Middle School)	75.8	60.9	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North West Hendricks Schools)	75.8	60.9	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Tri-West Middle School)	62.4	50.3	12.1%
7th Grade Math (North West Hendricks Schools)	62.4	50.3	12.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-West Middle School)	77	71.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North West Hendricks Schools)	77	71.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Tri-West Middle School)	60.7	58.4	2.3%
8th Grade Math (North West Hendricks Schools)	60.7	58.4	2.3%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Tri-West Middle School)	80.7	94.3	13.6%
End of Course Biology (North West Hendricks Schools)	62.7	41.1	21.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	444	6.3%
African American	4	20	400%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	443	401	9.5%
Two or More Races	16	12	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	27.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Tri-West Middle School

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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 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 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
Tri-West Middle School	Public	6-8	555 W US Hwy 136	Lizton	46149	Hendricks County	North West Hendricks Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 994-4200	446	25	18.2	26.2%	396 (88.8%)	29 (6.5%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	88.7	44^th of 485 public middle schools	90.9%		91.6	30^th of 489 public middle schools	93.9%	14		71.1	58.2	64.2	64.8		55.3	35.8	55.6	49.4		93.6	$9,571	$180	$9,391
Danville Middle School	Public	5-8	1425 W Lincoln St	Danville	46122	Hendricks County	Danville Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 745-5491	812	45	18.0	33.4%	683 (84.1%)	50 (6.2%)	38 (4.7%)	12 (1.5%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.8%)	82.7	66^th of 485 public middle schools	86.4%		87.2	49^th of 489 public middle schools	90.0%	17	43.9	46.5	55.6	48.5	48.8	52.3	49.7	50.2	51.2	50.9	40.2	70.2	$9,169	$511	$8,657
Brownsburg West Middle School	Public	6-8	1555 S Odell St	Brownsburg	46112	Hendricks County	Brownsburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 852-3143	1,253	85	14.7	32.5%	820 (65.4%)	223 (17.8%)	91 (7.3%)	39 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (6.4%)	98.4	3^rd of 485 public middle schools	99.4%		97.9	5^th of 489 public middle schools	99.0%	2		71.0	74.5	68.7	71.4		76.0	79.0	70.6	75.2			$8,950	$268	$8,682
Brownsburg East Middle School	Public	6-8	1250 E Airport Rd	Brownsburg	46112	Hendricks County	Brownsburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 852-2386	1,171	74	15.8	38.2%	682 (58.2%)	274 (23.4%)	104 (8.9%)	41 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (5.9%)	96.4	8^th of 485 public middle schools	98.4%		98.1	3^rd of 489 public middle schools	99.4%	5		69.1	63.8	63.4	65.4		73.3	64.6	62.0	66.6			$8,864	$351	$8,513
Avon Middle School North	Public	7-8	1251 N Dan Jones Rd	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-5500	878	56	15.7	42.9%	454 (51.7%)	227 (25.9%)	94 (10.7%)	45 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.4%)	89.7	39^th of 485 public middle schools	92.0%		93.5	21^st of 489 public middle schools	95.7%	18			50.2	64.2	56.8			50.7	61.9	55.9		100.0	$10,616	$564	$10,052
Avon Intermediate School West	Public	5-6	176 S Avon Avenue	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-5900	737	54	13.7	50.1%	336 (45.6%)	210 (28.5%)	101 (13.7%)	43 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)								(n/a)	47.6	51.0			49.4	55.0	49.0			51.8	45.7		$10,313	$768	$9,545
Avon Intermediate School East	Public	5-6	174 S Avon Avenue	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-5800	815	53	15.4	47.2%	401 (49.2%)	209 (25.6%)	86 (10.6%)	52 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.0%)								(n/a)	44.5	46.0			45.3	44.8	43.7			44.2	48.1		$10,343	$494	$9,849
Avon Middle School South	Public	7-8	7199 E US Hwy 36	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-5700	845	54	15.5	48.8%	417 (49.3%)	241 (28.5%)	98 (11.6%)	42 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.3%)	93.1	23^rd of 485 public middle schools	95.3%		89.7	39^th of 489 public middle schools	92.0%	16			58.4	62.8	60.6			52.3	65.2	58.7		98.7	$10,734	$548	$10,185
Lebanon Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 N Grant St	Lebanon	46052	Boone County	Lebanon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 482-3400	834	50	16.7	49.0%	633 (75.9%)	74 (8.9%)	77 (9.2%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.8%)	65.3	165^th of 485 public middle schools	66.0%		62.5	167^th of 489 public middle schools	65.8%	2		45.1	43.6	39.9	42.9		37.9	40.5	33.6	37.3			$10,027	$675	$9,352
Zionsville Middle School	Public	5-8	900 N Ford Rd	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2426	1,313	81	16.2	4.6%	1,109 (84.5%)	26 (2.0%)	66 (5.0%)	53 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (4.4%)	94.6	20^th of 485 public middle schools	95.9%		95.7	8^th of 489 public middle schools	98.4%	12	61.0	61.4	67.3	64.9	63.6	56.4	61.5	61.4	54.6	58.6	78.4		$8,627	$90	$8,537

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-West Middle School

How many students attend Tri-West Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Tri-West Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Tri-West Middle School?

Students at Tri-West Middle School are 89% White, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Tri-West Middle School a good school?

Yes. Tri-West Middle School ranks in the top 9.1% of Indiana middle schools.

What district is Tri-West Middle School in?

North West Hendricks Schools

What high school do graduates of Tri-West Middle School attend?

Students who attend Tri-West Middle School usually go on to attend Tri-West Senior High School

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