Top Rankings
Lake Ridge New Technology Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,530 students in Lake Ridge New Technology Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Ridge New Technology Schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
1,530 Students
1,030,089 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
67,337 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Ridge New Technology Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
26%
15%
% Black
39%
13%
% White
29%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,578 is higher than the state median of $13,217. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,235 is higher than the state median of $12,847. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,578
$13,217
Spending / Student
$14,235
$12,847
Best Lake Ridge New Technology Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45th/calhoun Sts
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gr: K-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Calumet New Tech High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Ridge New Technology Schools?
Lake Ridge New Technology Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,530 students.
What is the rank of Lake Ridge New Technology Schools?
Lake Ridge New Technology Schools is ranked #366 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Ridge New Technology Schools?
39% of Lake Ridge New Technology Schools students are Black, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Ridge New Technology Schools?
Lake Ridge New Technology Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Ridge New Technology Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,235 is higher than the state median of $12,847. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
