Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Tel:
(812) 330-7763
- Lora L Batchelor Middle School serves 469 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lora L Batchelor Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Lora L Batchelor Middle School's student population of 469 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lora L Batchelor Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lora L Batchelor Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #559 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 77% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe County Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lora L Batchelor Middle School is Bloomington Graduation School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jackson Creek Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clear Creek Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bloomington Clear Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 424 students
0.8 miles
300 Clear Creek Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2811 0.8 PK-6 424 - Bloomington Bloomington Graduation School Grades: 9-12 | 49 students
1.4 miles
705 W Coolidge Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7708 1.4 9-12 49 - Bloomington Summit Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
1.5 miles
1450 W Countryside Ln
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2011 1.5 PK-6 550 - Bloomington Bloomington High School South Grades: 9-12 | 1,690 student
1.7 miles
1965 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7714 1.7 9-12 1,690 - Bloomington Jackson Creek Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 564 students
1.7 miles
3980 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-2451 1.7 7-8 564
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