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LaPorte Middle School

306 E 18th Street, LaPorte, IN 46350LaPorte Community School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
941
Students
Total enrolled
$14,727
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 941 students in grades 07–08 in LaPorte, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,727 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LaPorte Middle School is a large middle in LaPorte, Indiana, serving grades 07–08 with 941 students. The district invests $14,727 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at LaPorte Middle School

941
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
67
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution504 male · 437 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 572 students
Student Composition
71%
17%
8%
Asian1%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black4%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180558002680

Academic Outcomes at LaPorte Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46350

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,727Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,727
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,480
Student Support$2,798
Administration$1,767
Operations$2,209
Other$1,473
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,727 spent per student, an estimated $6,524 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
32%
State government
58.1%
Local (property tax)
31.5%
Federal programs
10.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
F Willard Crichfield ElementaryHandley Elementary SchoolHailmann Elementary SchoolKingsbury Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Kesling Intermediate School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyLaPorte County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLaPorte Community School Corp →
Phone: (219)324-1370
NCES ID: 180558002680
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LaPorte seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LaPorte Community School Corp
Other
LaPorte High School
1,875 students · PK–12
● 43 opp55% FRL
Mid
Kesling Intermediate School
903 students · 05–06
● 43 opp61% FRL
Elem
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
468 students · PK–04
● 43 opp36% FRL
Elem
Handley Elementary School
391 students · PK–04
● 43 opp75% FRL
Elem
Hailmann Elementary School
343 students · PK–04
● 43 opp74% FRL
Elem
Kingsbury Elementary School
299 students · PK–04
● 43 opp45% FRL
Elem
Indian Trail Elementary School
298 students · PK–04
● 43 opp64% FRL
Elem
Riley Elementary School
296 students · PK–04
● 43 opp77% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
306 E 18th Street, LaPorte, IN 46350
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.