Lafayette Middle School

Summary:

Lafayette Middle School is a public middle school located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the Uniontown Area School District, which is ranked 378 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lafayette Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking between 548-722 out of 891 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.1% of Lafayette Middle School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% at the state level and 30.2% in the Uniontown Area School District. The school's performance is particularly low in 6th grade Math, with only 4.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 37.3% at the state level. Additionally, Lafayette Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 95.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, and a higher dropout rate compared to the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby A.J. McMullen School, which is also part of the Uniontown Area School District, significantly outperforms Lafayette Middle School in academic achievement, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools. Other nearby schools, such as Southmoreland Middle School and Connellsville Area Middle School, also outperform Lafayette Middle School in academic metrics, despite being in lower-ranked school districts. These stark contrasts suggest that there may be unique factors, such as school leadership, teaching quality, or targeted interventions, that are contributing to Lafayette Middle School's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 303 Connellsville St
       Uniontown, PA  15401-3812


(724) 438-3581

District: Uniontown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
548th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,005 Help


Students who attend Lafayette Middle School usually attend:

High:    Uniontown Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lafayette Middle School:

Elementary:    Franklin School
    Lafayette Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
African American:
32.9%
Two or more races:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lafayette Middle School ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.81. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lafayette Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), African American (32.9%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette 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 Lafayette Middle School is $17,005.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Middle School 548th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lafayette Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Uniontown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniontown Area School District 378th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 21.05 685th 805 14.9%
2011 18.87 711th 825 13.8%
2012 28.36 653rd 834 21.7%
2013 19.97 621st 758 18.1%
2014 22.70 591st 728 18.8%
2015 28.50 603rd 835 27.8%
2016 18.53 682nd 870 21.6%
2017 14.75 722nd 877 17.7%
2018 19.26 676th 861 21.5%
2019 19.79 685th 891 23.1%
2021 15.50 659th 797 17.3%
2022 21.03 666th 883 24.6%
2023 22.02 673rd 893 24.6%
2024 40.81 548th 891 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.01 635th 874 27.3%
2024 46.27 481st 877 45.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lafayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.43 587th 860 31.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lafayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.85 402nd 870 53.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lafayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.32 389th 421 7.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.89 490th 681 28.0%
2024 63.46 206th 673 69.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 102 106 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 84 92 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 82 90 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2011 81 70 1 0 0 0 0 0 152
2012 79 52 0 1 0 0 9 0 141
2013 73 53 0 1 0 0 11 0 138
2014 94 73 0 2 0 0 17 0 186
2015 97 67 0 5 0 1 9 0 179
2016 92 70 1 4 0 1 10 0 178
2017 88 72 1 4 0 0 9 0 174
2018 91 70 1 1 0 0 12 0 175
2019 91 59 0 0 0 1 14 0 165
2020 88 58 0 3 0 2 21 0 172
2021 91 54 1 3 0 1 19 0 169
2022 82 53 2 3 1 1 21 0 163
2023 73 49 0 5 0 1 21 0 149

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 210 20.0 10.5 82.9
2009 178 21.5 8.3 84.3
2010 174 19.1 9.1 83.3
2011 152 17.1 8.8 84.2
2012 141 17.1 8.2 74.5
2013 138 18.2 7.5 84.8
2014 186 16.8 11.0 84.4
2015 179 15.0 11.9 98.3
2016 178 15.0 11.8 98.3
2017 174 13.9 12.4 100
2018 175 13.7 12.7 99.4
2019 165 13.7 12.0 87.9
2020 172 13.4 12.7 93.6
2021 169 12.7 13.3 96.4
2022 163 12.7 12.8 98.2
2023 149 12.2 12.2 95.3

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 210 20.0 10.5 82.9
2009 178 21.5 8.3 84.3
2010 174 19.1 9.1 83.3
2011 152 17.1 8.8 84.2
2012 141 17.1 8.2 74.5
2013 138 18.2 7.5 84.8
2014 186 16.8 11.0 84.4
2015 179 15.0 11.9 98.3
2016 178 15.0 11.8 98.3
2017 174 13.9 12.4 100
2018 175 13.7 12.7 99.4
2019 165 13.7 12.0 87.9
2020 172 13.4 12.7 93.6
2021 169 12.7 13.3 96.4
2022 163 12.7 12.8 98.2
2023 149 12.2 12.2 95.3

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,499 (9.7%) $13,886 (90.3%) $15,385
2020 $1,425 (10.1%) $12,683 (89.9%) $14,108
2021 $1,530 (10.8%) $12,582 (89.2%) $14,112
2022 $3,908 (23.0%) $13,097 (77.0%) $17,005

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 685th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 673rd of 893 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lafayette Middle School)4.95.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Middle School)21.923
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Lafayette Middle School)9.625
 15.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Middle School)30.736.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Lafayette Middle School)21.811.6
 10.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lafayette Middle School)38.232.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Middle School)44.431.8
 12.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Lafayette Middle School)12.914.7
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lafayette Middle School)38.232.6
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lafayette Middle School)33.330.7
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students165149
 9.7%
African American5949
 16.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander11
White9173
 19.8%
Two or More Races1421
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.9%95.3%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Lafayette Middle School.

Lafayette Middle School ranks 548th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lafayette Middle School usually go on to attend Uniontown Area Senior High School

Students at Lafayette Middle School are 49% White, 33% African American, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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