Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (2024)

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306 E 18th St
La Porte, IN 46350

Rating

:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

Tel: (219) 362-7507

Serving 914 students in grades 5-6,Kesling Intermediate 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 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank

    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency

    : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency

    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Science Proficiency

    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kesling Intermediate School's student population of 914 students has grown by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-6

Total Students

914 students

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (1)

Gender %

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (2)

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (3)

Students by Grade

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (4)

School Rankings

Kesling Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The diversity score of Kesling Intermediate School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms

This School

State Level (IN)

Overall Testing Rank

#1005 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (5)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

36%

38%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (6)
Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (7)

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)

45%

34%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (8)

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (9)

American Indian

n/a

n/a

Asian

n/a

3%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (10)

Hispanic

15%

14%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (11)

Black

3%

13%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (12)

White

74%

65%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (13)

Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

Two or more races

8%

5%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (14)

All Ethnic Groups

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (15)
Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (16)

Diversity Score

0.43

0.54

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (17)

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

39%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (18)

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

9%

6%

Kesling Intermediate School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2024-25) - La Porte, IN (19)

School District Name

Laporte Community School Corp School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kesling Intermediate School's ranking?

Kesling Intermediate School is ranked #1005 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).

How many students attend Kesling Intermediate School?

914 students attend Kesling Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Kesling Intermediate School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kesling Intermediate School?

Kesling Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.

What grades does Kesling Intermediate School offer ?

Kesling Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6

What school district is Kesling Intermediate School part of?

Kesling Intermediate School is part of Laporte Community School Corp School District.

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Kesling Intermediate School is Laporte High School (0.9 miles away)

The nearest middle school is Laporte Middle School (0.0 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is Handley Elementary School (0.6 miles away)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Miles

Grades

Students

Laporte Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

Grades: 7-8 | 996 students - miles 306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370

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7-8

996

Handley Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:

7/

10

Top 50%

Grades: PK-4 | 370 students 0.6 miles 408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561

0.6

PK-4

370

Laporte High School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:

6/

10

Top 50%

Grades: 9-12 | 1,804 students 0.9 miles 602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102

0.9

9-12

1,804

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:

7/

10

Top 50%

Grades: PK-4 | 344 students 1.3 miles 402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755

1.3

PK-4

344

Hailmann Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:

9/

10

Top 20%

Grades: PK-4 | 350 students 1.5 miles 1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080

1.5

PK-4

350

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank

    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency

    : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency

    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Science Proficiency

    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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