Serving 336 students in grades 6-8, Lapel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapel Middle School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lapel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapel Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapel Middle School's ranking?
Lapel Middle School is ranked #1100 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lapel Middle School often compared to?
Lapel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Heights Middle School, Westfield Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lapel Middle School?
336 students attend Lapel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lapel Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapel Middle School?
Lapel Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lapel Middle School offer ?
Lapel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lapel Middle School part of?
Lapel Middle School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2023
This is my daughter''s 1st year a LMS. 7th grade 2023-2024 school year !! I can''t say enough good thing''s about the school. My daughter has an iep & LMS teachers and staff have went above and beyond to make sure she succeeding through the school year. They have made sure she has all the tools she needs to have a successfully year. The communication is awesome. They always respond in a timely fashion. The teachers at LMS truly care about their students. These teachers truly want to see their students achieving all their goals. & give the students many chances to compete school wok or homework. You can tell the staff at LMS truly loves their job''s!!The first day we walked through the doors at LMS. The teacher''s and staff give you a warm welcoming. It truly does feels more like a big family then a school atmosphere. I wish we would have moved to Lapel when my daughter first started kindergarten. I wish i could give them 20 s !!They most definitely deserve it!THANK YOU!!! TO ALL THE STAFF AT FLCS YOU ALL ARE TRULY AMAZING!& DO AN AWESOME JOB!
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