Lafayette Park Middle School serves 106 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Park Middle School?
106 students attend Lafayette Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lafayette Park Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Park Middle School?
Lafayette Park Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafayette Park Middle School offer ?
Lafayette Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Lafayette Park Middle School part of?
Lafayette Park Middle School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
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