LORA L BATCHELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lora L Batchelor Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Monroe County Community Sch Corp school district, located in Bloomington, IN with about 469 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Lora L Batchelor Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lora L. Batchelor Middle School, located on Gordon Pike in Bloomington, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing both core curriculum requirements and a variety of elective opportunities, the institution aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Batchelor Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school frequently promotes extracurricular involvement through sports, arts, and clubs, helping students explore their interests and build meaningful connections with peers and faculty. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered learning, the school strives to create a positive culture that promotes the long-term success and well-being of every student in the Bloomington community.

For more information, contact Lora L Batchelor Middle School at (812) 330-7763 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 Gordon Pike
Bloomington, IN 47403-7298
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LORA L BATCHELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bloomington, IN with about 469 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
469
Teachers:
33.64
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 469 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LORA L BATCHELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.2%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.