KESLING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kesling Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the La Porte Community School Corp school district, located in LaPorte, IN with about 713 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Kesling 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.
Kesling Middle School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as a central hub for the district’s sixth through eighth-grade students. As part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. The facility is designed to accommodate the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at promoting both personal and intellectual growth.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Kesling Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity, encouraging students to participate in various sports, arts, and club programs that help build character and teamwork. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the faculty and staff at Kesling strive to prepare their students for future success, ensuring they develop the essential skills and confidence required to excel as they transition toward their high school years.
For more information, contact Kesling Middle School at (219) 362-7507 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LaPorte, IN 46350-6618
(219) 362-7507
KESLING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LaPorte, IN with about 713 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Porte Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 713
- Teachers:
- 48.33
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 713 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KESLING MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.