At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 441
899
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
62%+10.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
LaPorte Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in LaPorte, Indiana. The school enrolls 899 students. It is part of the LaPorte Community School Corp district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictLaPorte Community School Corp
County18091
CityLaPorte
ZIP46350
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180558002680
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment899
White71.2%
Hispanic / Latino16.7%
Black / African American3.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races7.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.2%
Hispanic
16.7%
Black
3.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
7.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.