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Laporte Middle School

Summary:

Laporte Middle School is a public middle school in Laporte, Minnesota, serving 69 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Laporte Public School District, which is ranked 352 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laporte Middle School stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.61%) compared to the nearby Cass Lake-Bena Middle School, which has a majority Native American student population (79.34%). Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state average in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency, with only 12.82% of students proficient in Math compared to the state average of 45.47%. Additionally, 65.22% of Laporte Middle School students come from low-income families, much higher than the state average. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Minnesota middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

These insights suggest that Laporte Middle School faces significant challenges in addressing the educational needs of its students. The widening achievement gap, disproportionate racial representation, and high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds all contribute to the school's struggles. Despite its low performance, the school has not shown substantial improvement over the past few years, indicating a need for more effective strategies and interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 315 Main St W
       Laporte, MN  56461-9522

(218) 224-2288

District: Laporte Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools


Students who attend Laporte Middle School usually attend:

High:    Laporte Secondary

Feeder schools for Laporte Middle School:

Elementary:    Laporte Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
American Indian:
8.7%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details Laporte Middle School ranks worse than 80.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.6. (See more...)
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Laporte Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laporte Middle School 439th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Laporte Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Laporte Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laporte Public School District 352nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laporte Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Laporte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.17 446th 521 14.4%
2022 22.24 414th 520 20.4%
2023 26.94 401st 529 24.2%
2024 23.60 439th 545 19.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laporte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.72 369th 399 7.5%
2022 41.36 244th 404 39.6%
2023 45.32 242nd 459 47.3%
2024 43.66 263rd 473 44.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Laporte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.02 380th 443 14.2%
2022 14.19 416th 467 10.9%
2023 21.98 377th 455 17.1%
2024 27.98 363rd 474 23.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Laporte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.79 357th 437 18.3%
2022 29.21 349th 476 26.7%
2023 27.54 347th 464 25.2%
2024 16.33 416th 479 13.2%
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Rank History for White students at Laporte Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.41 409th 422 3.1%
2022 10.38 420th 438 4.1%
2023 18.43 385th 436 11.7%
2024 11.78 418th 440 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laporte Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 67 0 0 2 15 0 6 0 90
2021 66 2 0 3 12 0 5 0 88
2022 60 0 0 2 10 0 5 0 77
2023 57 0 0 1 6 0 5 0 69

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 Laporte Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 90 5.3 16.8 56.7
2021 88 5.3 16.4 51.1
2022 77 5.7 13.3 50.6
2023 69 5.1 13.3 65.2

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 Laporte Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 90 5.3 16.8 56.7
2021 88 5.3 16.4 51.1
2022 77 5.7 13.3 50.6
2023 69 5.1 13.3 65.2

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.

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Students who attend Laporte Middle School usually go on to attend Laporte Secondary

Students at Laporte Middle School are 83% White, 9% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Laporte Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Laporte Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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