Lavaca Middle School

Summary:

Lavaca Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Lavaca, Arkansas, with 231 students. The school is part of the Lavaca School District, which is ranked 121 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lavaca Middle School generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with 35.9% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school has a statewide ranking that fluctuates between the top 50-60% of Arkansas middle schools and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is higher than some nearby schools like Pleasant View Campus School (1 star) and William O. Darby Middle School (1 star). However, schools like Northridge Middle School, Greenwood Junior High School, and L.A. Chaffin Middle School outperform Lavaca Middle School on various metrics.

Lavaca Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.62% to 50.21% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 14.3, is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools, suggesting smaller class sizes. Overall, Lavaca Middle School appears to be a solid performing middle school that is doing well in educating its students, particularly considering the economic challenges faced by its population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 603 N Division St
       Lavaca, AR  72941


(479) 674-5618

District: Lavaca School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,709 Help


Students who attend Lavaca Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lavaca High School

Feeder schools for Lavaca Middle School:

Elementary:    Lavaca Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Two or more races:
9.5%
Hispanic:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lavaca Middle School ranks better than 57% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), two or more races (9.5%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lavaca Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lavaca Middle School is $7,709.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lavaca Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lavaca Middle School 144th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lavaca Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lavaca School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lavaca School District 121st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lavaca Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.47 125th 208 39.9%
2006 41.71 141st 206 31.6%
2007 37.57 173rd 225 23.1%
2008 46.59 143rd 223 35.9%
2009 60.49 99th 240 58.8%
2010 60.65 107th 254 57.9%
2011 62.38 109th 264 58.7%
2012 45.51 175th 265 34.0%
2013 49.90 157th 278 43.5%
2014 64.59 102nd 280 63.6%
2015 46.77 144th 275 47.6%
2016 67.95 84th 312 73.1%
2017 52.43 148th 315 53.0%
2018 57.22 140th 318 56.0%
2019 60.69 125th 319 60.8%
2021 46.61 190th 330 42.4%
2022 59.60 131st 318 58.8%
2023 73.32 71st 330 78.5%
2024 51.81 144th 335 57.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lavaca Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 274 0 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 274 0 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 273 1 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 272 3 4 9 6 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 288 3 2 6 6 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 272 6 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 261 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 255 4 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 234 4 0 3 5 3 0 0 249
2011 239 3 1 6 3 0 0 0 252
2012 237 1 1 10 5 0 1 0 255
2013 229 1 1 6 4 0 1 0 242
2014 239 0 0 11 1 1 5 0 257
2015 223 2 1 15 1 1 11 0 254
2016 214 2 1 17 2 1 11 0 248
2017 221 3 2 18 2 1 19 0 266
2018 211 4 2 18 3 0 23 0 261
2019 235 2 1 22 5 0 16 0 281
2020 237 1 2 22 3 0 21 0 286
2021 205 0 2 28 2 0 30 0 267
2022 193 0 2 24 2 0 22 0 243
2023 182 1 4 20 2 0 22 0 231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lavaca Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 290 15.0 19.3 34.5
2003 290 15.0 19.3 34.5
2004 290 18.0 16.1 35.9
2005 294 15.0 19.6 37.1
2006 305 19.0 16.1 39
2007 290 29.0 10.0 45.2
2008 271 30.0 9.0 43.2
2009 268 26.0 10.3 44.8
2010 249 24.3 10.3 46.6
2011 252 19.2 13.1 56.3
2012 255 18.3 13.9 52.5
2013 242 20.2 11.9 52.1
2014 257 19.1 13.4 53.7
2015 254 19.0 13.3 57.5
2016 248 19.0 13.0 53.6
2017 266 18.9 14.0 34.2
2018 261 19.0 13.7 30.3
2019 281 19.5 14.3 54.4
2020 286 19.0 15.0 56.3
2021 267 18.6 14.3 48.3
2022 243 18.9 12.8 50.2
2023 231 18.8 12.2 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lavaca Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 290 15.0 19.3 34.5
2003 290 15.0 19.3 34.5
2004 290 18.0 16.1 35.9
2005 294 15.0 19.6 37.1
2006 305 19.0 16.1 39
2007 290 29.0 10.0 45.2
2008 271 30.0 9.0 43.2
2009 268 26.0 10.3 44.8
2010 249 24.3 10.3 46.6
2011 252 19.2 13.1 56.3
2012 255 18.3 13.9 52.5
2013 242 20.2 11.9 52.1
2014 257 19.1 13.4 53.7
2015 254 19.0 13.3 57.5
2016 248 19.0 13.0 53.6
2017 266 18.9 14.0 34.2
2018 261 19.0 13.7 30.3
2019 281 19.5 14.3 54.4
2020 286 19.0 15.0 56.3
2021 267 18.6 14.3 48.3
2022 243 18.9 12.8 50.2
2023 231 18.8 12.2 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lavaca Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,080 (14.0%) $6,629 (86.0%) $7,709

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lavaca Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 71st of 330 Middle schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (Lavaca Middle School)69.263.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade English (Lavaca School District)69.263.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Lavaca Middle School)52.443.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lavaca School District)52.443.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Lavaca Middle School)38.423.3
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (Lavaca School District)38.423.3
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Lavaca Middle School)4026.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Lavaca School District)4026.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Lavaca Middle School)84.677.4
 7.2%
   6th Grade English (Lavaca School District)84.677.4
 7.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Lavaca Middle School)62.856.6
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Lavaca School District)62.856.6
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Lavaca Middle School)55.245.2
 10%
   6th Grade Science (Lavaca School District)55.245.2
 10%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Lavaca Middle School)47.454.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Lavaca School District)47.454.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Lavaca Middle School)72.379.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade English (Lavaca School District)72.379.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Lavaca Middle School)40.839.7
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (Lavaca School District)40.839.7
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Lavaca Middle School)31.641.5
 9.9%
   7th Grade Science (Lavaca School District)31.641.5
 9.9%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lavaca Middle School)2539.6
 14.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Lavaca School District)2539.6
 14.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Lavaca Middle School)79.677.6
 2%
   8th Grade English (Lavaca School District)79.677.6
 2%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Lavaca Middle School)57.641.8
 15.8%
   8th Grade Math (Lavaca School District)57.641.8
 15.8%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Lavaca Middle School)6141.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade Science (Lavaca School District)6141.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lavaca Middle School)67.868.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Lavaca School District)67.868.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281231
 17.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic2220
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White235182
 22.6%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.4%47.6%
 6.8%


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Lavaca Middle School ranks 144th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lavaca Middle School usually go on to attend Lavaca High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Lavaca Middle School.

Students at Lavaca Middle School are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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