Lapel Middle School

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Lapel Middle School ranks 279 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lapel Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lapel, Indiana, with a student population of 336 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, lower academic performance, and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools and state averages.

Lapel Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.75%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.82%) and Math (26.47%) for all grades are below the Frankton-Lapel Community Schools district averages and the state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.8% in 2020-2021 to 13.0% in 2021-2022, with the 2022-2023 rate of 10.9% still higher than the state's target of 10% or less.

Lapel Middle School's declining statewide ranking, from 130 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2018-2019 to 279 out of 485 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with higher-performing nearby schools, such as Hamilton Heights Middle School and the schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Lapel Middle School compared to nearby schools also suggests that the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2883 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051

(765) 534-3136

District: Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,722

Students who attend Lapel Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lapel Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lapel Middle School:

Elementary:

Lapel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

3.9%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lapel Middle School ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (3.9%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lapel Middle School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Lapel Middle School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lapel Middle School is $8,722.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lapel Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lapel Middle School 279^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Lapel Middle School in the ranking list.)

Frankton-Lapel Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankton-Lapel Community Schools 133^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lapel Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2010	79.81	53^rd	428	87.6%
2011	78.19	65^th	451	85.6%
2012	78.49	59^th	447	86.8%
2013	75.92	73^rd	444	83.6%
2014	79.18	58^th	470	87.7%
2015	81.99	60^th	485	87.6%
2016	61.20	208^th	494	57.9%
2017	66.69	152^nd	472	67.8%
2018	69.96	134^th	473	71.7%
2019	69.41	130^th	470	72.3%
2021	65.98	145^th	483	70.0%
2022	52.20	241^st	490	50.8%
2023	44.33	269^th	489	45.0%
2024	43.90	279^th	485	42.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lapel Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	163	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	166
2009	157	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	5	164
2010	296	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	303
2011	313	3	0	3	0	6	0	325
2012	315	2	1	1	0	8	0	327
2013	326	6	2	1	0	8	0	343
2014	322	6	4	4	0	7	0	343
2015	306	5	3	3	0	11	0	328
2016	305	3	3	6	0	12	0	329
2017	319	4	3	6	0	11	0	343
2018	327	4	3	8	0	6	0	348
2019	304	4	2	9	0	11	0	330
2020	299	3	1	8	0	17	0	328
2021	302	7	1	4	0	15	0	329
2022	306	5	0	6	0	15	0	332
2023	315	4	0	4	0	13	0	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lapel Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	166	3.7	44.9	20.1
2009	164	6.5	25.2	15.7
2010	303	13.2	22.9	24.7
2011	325	14.4	22.4	24.9
2012	327	19.5	16.7	24.5
2013	343	21.0	16.3	25.4
2014	343	21.0	16.3	32.4
2015	328	21.0	15.6	27.7
2016	329	21.0	15.6	29.5
2017	343	21.3	16.0	25.4
2018	348	20.0	17.4	28.4
2019	330	23.3	14.1	29.4
2020	328	21.0	15.6	29
2021	329	24.0	13.7	29.5
2022	332	22.3	14.8	24.1
2023	336	19.3	17.3	32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lapel Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	166	3.7	44.9	20.1
2009	164	6.5	25.2	15.7
2010	303	13.2	22.9	24.7
2011	325	14.4	22.4	24.9
2012	327	19.5	16.7	24.5
2013	343	21.0	16.3	25.4
2014	343	21.0	16.3	32.4
2015	328	21.0	15.6	27.7
2016	329	21.0	15.6	29.5
2017	343	21.3	16.0	25.4
2018	348	20.0	17.4	28.4
2019	330	23.3	14.1	29.4
2020	328	21.0	15.6	29
2021	329	24.0	13.7	29.5
2022	332	22.3	14.8	24.1
2023	336	19.3	17.3	32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lapel Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$126 (1.9%)	$6,499 (98.1%)	$6,625
2020	$137 (2.0%)	$6,709 (98.0%)	$6,846
2021	$278 (3.4%)	$7,829 (96.6%)	$8,107
2022	$428 (4.9%)	$8,294 (95.1%)	$8,722

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lapel Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 269^th of 489 Middle schools	27.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lapel Middle School)	58.5	27	31.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	47.6	27.6	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Lapel Middle School)	61.7	24.3	37.4%
6th Grade Math (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	61.8	34.6	27.2%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Lapel Middle School)	55.3	27.9	27.4%
6th Grade Science (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	43.9	28.5	15.4%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lapel Middle School)	48.7	27.5	21.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	53	34.8	18.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Lapel Middle School)	43.4	32.1	11.3%
7th Grade Math (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	46.2	34.8	11.4%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lapel Middle School)	61.5	29.8	31.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	55.4	41.8	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Lapel Middle School)	38.5	45.6	7.1%
8th Grade Math (Frankton-Lapel Community Schools)	36.5	41.2	4.7%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	330	336	1.8%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	315	3.6%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	32.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Lapel Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lapel Middle School	Public	6-8	2883 S Sr 13	Lapel	46051	Madison County	Frankton-Lapel Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 534-3136	336	19	17.3	32.1%	315 (93.8%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	43.9	279^th of 485 public middle schools	42.5%		44.3	269^th of 489 public middle schools	45.0%	10		48.3	22.1	30.6	33.8		30.2	22.1	27.0	26.5		$8,722	$428	$8,294
Hamilton SE Intermediate and Junior High School	Public	5-8	12278 Cyntheanne Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4120	1,269	70	18.0	12.6%	823 (64.9%)	93 (7.3%)	102 (8.0%)	169 (13.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (6.1%)	95.6	12^th of 485 public middle schools	97.5%		94.5	14^th of 489 public middle schools	97.1%	2	65.0	64.8	64.8	65.5	65.0	65.9	69.8	66.6	53.0	63.8	60.2	$9,597	$295	$9,302
Pendleton Heights Middle School	Public	7-8	7450 S 300 W	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-2139	721	38	19.2	36.1%	636 (88.2%)	19 (2.6%)	39 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.2%)	77.5	97^th of 485 public middle schools	80.0%		66.1	152^nd of 489 public middle schools	68.9%	55			50.1	52.3	51.2			43.4	35.8	39.6		$8,891	$244	$8,647
Fall Creek Intermediate School	Public	5-6	12011 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4220	865	45	19.1	13.3%	633 (73.2%)	60 (6.9%)	51 (5.9%)	79 (9.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.6%)								(n/a)	63.2	62.7			62.9	63.6	64.8			64.2	57.4	$8,972	$308	$8,664
Fall Creek Junior High	Public	7-8	12001 Olio Road	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4390	1,002	52	19.3	14.5%	713 (71.2%)	66 (6.6%)	64 (6.4%)	93 (9.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.2%)	93	27^th of 485 public middle schools	94.4%		94.4	15^th of 489 public middle schools	96.9%	12			63.9	58.1	60.9			60.9	52.0	56.3		$10,333	$270	$10,064
Sand Creek Intermediate School	Public	5-6	11550 E 131st St	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4230	826	47	17.5	27.4%	514 (62.2%)	92 (11.1%)	82 (9.9%)	72 (8.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (7.3%)								(n/a)	55.1	59.2			57.0	62.1	49.5			56.2	52.5	$10,114	$279	$9,835
Noblesville East Middle School	Public	6-8	1625 Field Dr	Noblesville	46060	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 773-0782	1,082	78	13.8	36.8%	793 (73.3%)	84 (7.8%)	121 (11.2%)	44 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.7%)	81.4	72^nd of 485 public middle schools	85.2%		85.9	55^th of 489 public middle schools	88.8%	17		57.9	60.2	51.6	56.4		36.2	47.6	45.3	43.0		$11,422	$293	$11,129
Fishers Junior High School	Public	7-8	13257 Cumberland Rd	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4150	863	51	16.9	28.0%	549 (63.6%)	94 (10.9%)	84 (9.7%)	78 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.6%)	89.6	41^st of 485 public middle schools	91.5%		89.3	42^nd of 489 public middle schools	91.4%	1			50.4	58.0	54.0			56.2	61.9	58.9		$10,106	$269	$9,837
Noblesville West Middle School	Public	6-8	19900 Hague Rd	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 776-7792	1,402	90	15.6	20.2%	1,137 (81.1%)	61 (4.4%)	136 (9.7%)	27 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	35 (2.5%)	91.9	34^th of 485 public middle schools	93.0%		91.5	31^st of 489 public middle schools	93.7%	3		65.8	70.0	63.9	66.5		46.2	59.5	51.6	52.6		$9,760	$281	$9,479
Hamilton Heights Middle School	Public	5-8	25150 State Road 19	Arcadia	46030	Hamilton County	Hamilton Heights School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 984-3588	695	47	14.8	34.4%	638 (91.8%)	6 (0.9%)	31 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	82	68^th of 485 public middle schools	86.0%		83.2	64^th of 489 public middle schools	86.9%	4	50.3	47.3	56.7	57.8	53.6	44.2	44.3	41.9	46.0	44.0	49.2	$9,400	$381	$9,019

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapel Middle School

How many students attend Lapel Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Lapel Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Lapel Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lapel Middle School usually go on to attend Lapel Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Lapel Middle School?

Students at Lapel Middle School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Lapel Middle School a good school?

Lapel Middle School ranks 279^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Lapel Middle School in?

Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

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