Serving 639 students in grades 6-8, Paul F Boston Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Paul F Boston Middle School?
639 students attend Paul F Boston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Paul F Boston Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul F Boston Middle School?
Paul F Boston Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul F Boston Middle School offer ?
Paul F Boston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paul F Boston Middle School part of?
Paul F Boston Middle School is part of Laporte Community School Corporation School District.
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