Middle Schools in Lafayette County C-1

There is only one middle school located in the Lafayette County C-1 district in Missouri, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 213 students. Lafayette County Middle has a predominantly White student population, but faces challenges with lower-than-average test scores, particularly in Mathematics, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

While the school district spends above the state average of $11,500 per student, Lafayette County Middle's proficiency rates on the MAP tests are generally lower than the state averages. For example, in 8th grade Math, the school's proficiency rate is 36.5% compared to the state average of 30%. Additionally, over 50% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic performance.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which is slightly better than the state average, Lafayette County Middle is ranked 244 out of 459 Missouri middle schools and has a 2-star rating out of 5. This consistent low performance suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices and the implementation of effective improvement strategies to address the identified areas of concern, particularly in Mathematics instruction and support for economically disadvantaged students.