Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, Lapel Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapel Middle School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lapel Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapel Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #844 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Lapel Middle School?
332 students attend Lapel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lapel Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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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