Serving 223 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette Co. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Co. Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Higginsville, MO, encompassing approximately 121.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Co. Middle School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafayette Co. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Co. Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1449 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Co. Middle School's ranking?
Lafayette Co. Middle School is ranked #1449 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Co. Middle School?
223 students attend Lafayette Co. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lafayette Co. Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Co. Middle School?
Lafayette Co. Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lafayette Co. Middle School offer ?
Lafayette Co. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Co. Middle School part of?
Lafayette Co. Middle School is part of Lafayette County C-1 School District.
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