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Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Akron, IN · NCES 181137000397

At a glance

Reported students

432

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana middle enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

408

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School: 432 reported students.

State peer staffing position

31st percentile

13.3:1 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
414
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1

What the reported data says about Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Akron. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. NCES reports 432 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below 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 White (83.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. 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 Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
15.9%
Students with disabilities
19.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
57.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.1
Nurses (FTE)
1.1
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

  • White83.6%
  • Hispanic14.1%
  • Black0.9%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.4%

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.

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Public schools near Tippecanoe Valley 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Tippecanoe Valley High School

High · Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

09–125680.3 mi
Mentone Elementary School

Elementary · Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

PK–053844.3 mi
Akron Elementary School

Elementary · Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

KG–053544.9 mi
Claypool Elementary School

Elementary · Warsaw Community Schools

PK–062538.8 mi
Columbia Elementary School

Elementary · Rochester Community School Corp

PK–013259.6 mi
George M Riddle Elementary School

Elementary · Rochester Community School Corp

02–043489.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

What grades does Tippecanoe Valley Middle School serve?

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.

How many students attend Tippecanoe Valley Middle School?

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School reported 432 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 414 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 432 students and 32.5 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 Tippecanoe Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tippecanoe Valley School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Tippecanoe Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Tippecanoe Valley Middle School in?

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is part of Tippecanoe Valley School Corp, based in Akron, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Tippecanoe Valley Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tippecanoe Valley High School (0.3 mi), Mentone Elementary School (4.3 mi), Akron Elementary School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.