Decatur Middle School vs Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
999 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 335 | #261 of 335 |
| National rank | #13304 of 15,369 | #10404 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| city | Indianapolis | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.6).
- •Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 62.1%).
- •Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.6).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 999.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur Middle School better than Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Decatur Middle School and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 1,000. Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School rank in Indiana?
Decatur Middle School is 320th of 335 and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School is 261st of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).