At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
483
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 484
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Gary. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.1%) and White (28%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black39.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
483 reported students
Calumet New Tech High School
High · Grades 09–12
620 reported students
Public schools near Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville Intermediate School Middle · Merrillville Community School Corp | 05–06 | 788 | 2.9 mi |
| Bailly Middle School Middle · Gary Community School Corp | 06–08 | 355 | 3.1 mi |
| Highland Middle School Middle · School Town of Highland | 06–08 | 774 | 4 mi |
| Charles N Scott Middle School Middle · School City of Hammond | 07–08 | 663 | 4 mi |
| Pierce Middle School Middle · Merrillville Community School Corp | 07–08 | 878 | 4.5 mi |
| River Forest Middle School Middle · River Forest Community Sch Corp | 06–08 | 369 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
What grades does Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School serve?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools.
How many students attend Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 484 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 447 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Ridge New Tech Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School in?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is part of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, based in Gary, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Merrillville Intermediate School (2.9 mi), Bailly Middle School (3.1 mi), Highland Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.