Lafayette School District
School District · Mayo, Florida
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,884
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,884
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#3 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,884
+$1,123 vs Florida median
District size
1,133 students
Smaller than Florida median
About Lafayette
Lafayette is a Mayo, Florida school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,133 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $12,884 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Lafayette is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lafayette students show an average math proficiency of 71.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lafayette, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lafayette with test data.
Schools in Lafayette
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Mayo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafayette?
Lafayette has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lafayette?
The average composite rating for Lafayette is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lafayette?
Lafayette spends $12,884 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lafayette?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lafayette is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lafayette?
Lafayette High School is the highest-rated school in Lafayette with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lafayette?
Across schools in Lafayette with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lafayette compare to other districts in Florida?
Lafayette has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Lafayette with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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