Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Lapel 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 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lapel Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Lapel, IN, covering an area of approximately 38.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lapel Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Lapel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapel Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1100 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lapel Middle School?
335 students attend Lapel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lapel Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lapel Middle School part of?
Lapel Middle School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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