Lora L Batchelor Middle School

478 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

478

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	41
Black	36
Asian	11
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
351 (73.4%)
Hispanic
41 (8.6%)
Two or More
38 (7.9%)
Black
36 (7.5%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monroe County Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)330-7763
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 223