Excellent
#206 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 11% in state
Laporte Middle School
Middle School · Laporte Community School Corp · Laporte, IN
A Laporte Community School Corp middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
306 E 18th Street, Laporte, IN 46350
- Math 40% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laporte Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Laporte Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,311
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,851 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Laporte Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laporte Middle School is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laporte Middle School
Laporte Middle School is a public middle school in Laporte, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 899 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laporte Middle School
What grades does Laporte Middle School serve?
Laporte Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Laporte Middle School?
Laporte Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laporte Middle School rank in IN?
Laporte Middle School ranks #206 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Laporte Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laporte Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laporte Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laporte Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Laporte Middle School a charter school?
No, Laporte Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laporte Middle School a Title I school?
No, Laporte Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laporte Middle School?
61.5% of students at Laporte Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (219) 324-1370
- Area population (ZIP 46350)
- 45,152
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46350; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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