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Lafayette County Middle

Summary:

Lafayette County Middle is a public middle school in Higginsville, Missouri, serving 213 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lafayette County C-1 school district, which is ranked 273 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lafayette County Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts ranging from 18% to 41% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 30.6% to 44.4%. The school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and disabled students is particularly low, ranking between 146 and 277 out of Missouri middle schools. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 18.9% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Richmond Middle, Odessa Middle, and Lexington Middle, Lafayette County Middle generally performs worse on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Odessa Middle had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to Lafayette County Middle. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,746 in 2019-2020 to $11,500 in 2021-2022, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, these factors alone may not be the sole solution to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 807b W 31st
       Higginsville, MO  64037-1899

(660) 584-7161

District: Lafayette County C-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,500 Help


Students who attend Lafayette County Middle usually attend:

High:    Lafayette County High

Feeder schools for Lafayette County Middle:

Elementary:    Grandview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  213

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
African American:
6.6%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.7% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette County Middle ranks worse than 57.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette County Middle is $11,500.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County Middle 258th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Lafayette County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lafayette County C-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County C-1 273rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.07 509th 619 17.8%
2007 35.46 477th 624 23.6%
2008 34.97 506th 624 18.9%
2009 39.35 438th 601 27.1%
2010 56.25 284th 614 53.7%
2011 53.28 314th 625 49.8%
2012 67.49 169th 623 72.9%
2013 59.85 241st 649 62.9%
2014 51.06 332nd 633 47.6%
2015 56.38 234th 585 60.0%
2016 52.37 210th 435 51.7%
2017 57.21 234th 568 58.8%
2018 47.95 288th 552 47.8%
2019 32.11 431st 587 26.6%
2021 38.51 286th 454 37.0%
2022 42.23 274th 459 40.3%
2023 47.30 244th 459 46.8%
2024 42.30 258th 451 42.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.75 338th 422 19.9%
2019 28.37 391st 482 18.9%
2021 21.60 325th 371 12.4%
2022 36.69 250th 365 31.5%
2023 35.23 277th 382 27.5%
2024 55.89 146th 378 61.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lafayette County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.98 192nd 204 5.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 291st 479 39.2%
2019 28.43 406th 527 23.0%
2021 29.72 279th 376 25.8%
2022 33.00 274th 381 28.1%
2023 35.67 256th 385 33.5%
2024 33.18 268th 379 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette County Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 242 242
1992 222 16 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 234 22 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 235 19 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 217 21 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1996 217 21 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1997 239 27 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 241 20 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 246 16 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 227 11 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 229 19 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2002 259 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 259 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 245 14 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 237 15 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 217 15 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2007 202 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 211 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2009 209 14 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 196 14 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2011 194 18 1 5 0 0 4 0 222
2012 199 21 1 3 0 0 5 0 229
2013 195 16 1 4 1 2 4 0 223
2014 215 16 0 4 1 3 3 0 242
2015 199 13 0 5 2 2 7 0 228
2016 181 14 1 4 1 2 10 0 213
2017 179 9 1 10 1 1 6 0 207
2018 181 9 1 12 1 0 8 0 212
2019 214 10 1 6 1 0 8 0 240
2020 211 13 1 8 3 0 11 0 247
2021 195 12 1 9 1 0 6 0 224
2022 179 11 1 7 1 0 6 0 205
2023 186 14 1 7 0 0 5 0 213

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 Lafayette County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 242 15.5 15.6 n/a
1992 242 17.8 13.5 n/a
1993 259 14.9 17.4 n/a
1994 257 15.1 17.0 0
1995 244 14.8 16.5 n/a
1996 244 14.8 16.5 n/a
1997 271 16.8 16.1 25.5
1998 266 18.8 14.1 19.9
1999 264 18.6 14.2 26.9
2000 240 17.3 13.9 29.6
2001 249 17.6 14.1 32.5
2002 282 20.0 14.1 31.6
2003 282 20.0 14.1 31.6
2004 262 19.9 13.2 31.7
2005 254 20.1 12.6 33.9
2006 235 19.8 11.9 38.3
2007 216 18.8 11.5 40.3
2008 224 20.2 11.1 41.5
2009 227 20.0 11.3 47.6
2010 215 17.7 12.1 44.7
2011 222 16.6 13.3 45
2012 229 16.6 13.7 45.9
2013 223 16.8 13.2 41.3
2014 242 17.3 13.9 48.8
2015 228 18.0 12.6 48.2
2016 213 18.0 11.8 45.1
2017 207 17.2 11.9 53.1
2018 212 18.3 11.5 55.2
2019 240 18.6 12.8 50.4
2020 247 18.4 13.3 46.6
2021 224 18.4 12.1 45.1
2022 205 17.4 11.7 46.8
2023 213 17.8 11.9 50.7

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 Lafayette County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 242 15.5 15.6 n/a
1992 242 17.8 13.5 n/a
1993 259 14.9 17.4 n/a
1994 257 15.1 17.0 0
1995 244 14.8 16.5 n/a
1996 244 14.8 16.5 n/a
1997 271 16.8 16.1 25.5
1998 266 18.8 14.1 19.9
1999 264 18.6 14.2 26.9
2000 240 17.3 13.9 29.6
2001 249 17.6 14.1 32.5
2002 282 20.0 14.1 31.6
2003 282 20.0 14.1 31.6
2004 262 19.9 13.2 31.7
2005 254 20.1 12.6 33.9
2006 235 19.8 11.9 38.3
2007 216 18.8 11.5 40.3
2008 224 20.2 11.1 41.5
2009 227 20.0 11.3 47.6
2010 215 17.7 12.1 44.7
2011 222 16.6 13.3 45
2012 229 16.6 13.7 45.9
2013 223 16.8 13.2 41.3
2014 242 17.3 13.9 48.8
2015 228 18.0 12.6 48.2
2016 213 18.0 11.8 45.1
2017 207 17.2 11.9 53.1
2018 212 18.3 11.5 55.2
2019 240 18.6 12.8 50.4
2020 247 18.4 13.3 46.6
2021 224 18.4 12.1 45.1
2022 205 17.4 11.7 46.8
2023 213 17.8 11.9 50.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette County Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (2.0%) $8,768 (98.0%) $8,948
2020 $417 (4.8%) $8,328 (95.2%) $8,746
2021 $330 (3.5%) $9,081 (96.5%) $9,412
2022 $392 (3.4%) $11,108 (96.6%) $11,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette County Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 431st of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 244th of 459 Middle schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County Middle)1732.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County C-1)1732.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County Middle)30.735.8
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County C-1)30.735.8
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County Middle)27.829.3
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County C-1)27.829.3
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County Middle)4334.2
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County C-1)4334.2
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County Middle)25.336.5
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County C-1)25.336.5
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Lafayette County Middle)35.430.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Lafayette County C-1)35.430.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County Middle)46.836.6
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County C-1)46.836.6
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.5
 4.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students240213
 11.3%
African American1014
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White214186
 13.1%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%50.7%
 0.3%

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Students who attend Lafayette County Middle usually go on to attend Lafayette County High

Students at Lafayette County Middle are 87% White, 7% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 213 students attended Lafayette County Middle.

Lafayette County Middle ranks 258th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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