Serving 899 students in grades 7-8, Laporte 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laporte Middle School's student population of 899 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
899 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Laporte 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 Laporte Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%

Black
3%
13%

White
73%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laporte Middle School's ranking?
Laporte Middle School is ranked #1037 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Laporte Middle School?
899 students attend Laporte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Laporte Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laporte Middle School?
Laporte Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laporte Middle School offer ?
Laporte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Laporte Middle School part of?
Laporte Middle School is part of Laporte Community School Corp School District.
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