Lafayette Upper Elementary School vs. Lafayette Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 823 students in grades 3-6, Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 447 students in grades 7-8, Lafayette Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
7-8
Total Students
823 students
447 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#319 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
212
-
Grade 4 Students
172
-
Grade 5 Students
210
-
Grade 6 Students
218
-
Grade 7 Students
-
207
Grade 8 Students
-
238
Ungraded Students
11
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
19%
21%
% White
73%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
50%
