Lavaca Middle School
Tel:
(479)674-5618
- Lavaca Middle School serves 266 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Lavaca Middle School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lavaca Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lavaca Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #226 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 21% |
| White | 84% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lavaca School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lavaca Middle School is Lavaca High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charleston High School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lavaca Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lavaca Lavaca High School Grades: 9-12 | 237 students
0.4 miles
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479)674-5612 0.4 9-12 237 - Lavaca Lavaca Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 366 students
0.7 miles
1000 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479)674-5613 0.7 PK-4 366 - Charleston Charleston Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 531 students
7.7 miles
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479)965-2460 7.7 PK-6 531 - Barling Barling Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 422 students
7.8 miles
1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479)452-0211 7.8 PK-6 422 - Charleston Charleston High School Grades: 7-12 | 413 students
7.8 miles
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479)965-7150 7.8 7-12 413
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