Lavaca Middle School

603 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 243 students in grades 5-8, Lavaca Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lavaca Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Lavaca Middle School's student population of 243 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Lavaca Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavaca Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#531 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
36%
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35%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
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White
79%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Lavaca Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavaca Middle School's ranking?
Lavaca Middle School is ranked #531 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lavaca Middle School often compared to?
Lavaca Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmer H. Cook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Lavaca Middle School?
243 students attend Lavaca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lavaca Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavaca Middle School?
Lavaca Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lavaca Middle School offer ?
Lavaca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavaca Middle School part of?
Lavaca Middle School is part of Lavaca School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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