Serving 946 students in grades 5-8, Kahler 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahler Middle School's ranking?
Kahler Middle School is ranked #658 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kahler Middle School?
946 students attend Kahler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kahler Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahler Middle School?
Kahler Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kahler Middle School offer ?
Kahler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kahler Middle School part of?
Kahler Middle School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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