The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Math. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Miami Elementary School
Miami Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade in the Lafayette School Corporation, the public school district for the city of Lafayette. The school sits in a community with a strong industrial and manufacturing base, anchored by employers like Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Caterpillar, and Wabash National, and shaped by the presence of Purdue University just across the Wabash River in West Lafayette. Lafayette itself is a mid-sized city with a historic downtown, a developing trails and bicycle network, and ongoing growth projects including a major downtown mixed-use development and investments in industrial infrastructure.
The school enrolls a student body that includes a substantial share of children from households with economic need. The student population is diverse. Black students make up the largest single group, followed by white and Hispanic students. Smaller shares of students identify as two or more races, and very small numbers identify as Asian or American Indian or Alaska Native. The school’s grade span means it is an entry point for many families into the district, and it does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
On state assessments, fewer than half of Miami Elementary students scored at the proficient level or above in math, and a smaller share did so in English language arts. In science, performance was lower still. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grade levels fell below the midpoint when compared with other schools in districts across Tippecanoe County. These results may give a parent pause and are worth discussing with the school to understand what supports and interventions are in place. The school had full participation in the math and English language arts assessments, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in tested grades.
The district brief noted little in the way of recent publicly reported changes or strategic priorities that would reshape the experience for Miami Elementary families, so a parent may want to reach out directly to the school or district for information on curriculum, instructional approaches, and any new initiatives.
Lafayette’s housing market shows home values a bit above the state typical level and rents that have been rising. The city’s character is mixed, with established neighborhoods near the river, a walkable downtown area, and industrial corridors. The presence of Purdue University and a growing life-sciences sector adds a layer of economic activity and educational resources to the broader community, though the university and the city’s public schools operate as separate systems.
For a family considering Miami Elementary, the school offers a regular public school setting in a city with an active downtown, a range of industrial employers, and ongoing development. The academic proficiency numbers are soft by county standards, and the school serves a high-needs population. A parent would want to learn more about class sizes, early literacy and math interventions, and how the school supports students who are not yet at grade level. The grade configuration means children will move to a different school for upper elementary or middle grades, so understanding the feeder pattern within the Lafayette School Corporation is also part of the picture.
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