Lafayette School District
School District · Mayo, Florida
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,133
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
1,133
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#13 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,884
+$1,123 vs Florida median
District size
1,133 students
Smaller than Florida median
Top-Rated Schools in Lafayette
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lafayette High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,884 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lafayette demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lafayette students show an average math proficiency of 68.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Mayo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- District spending per student
- $12,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lafayette?
Lafayette's district-level spending was $12,884 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lafayette with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lafayette?
Across schools in Lafayette with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. 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 6.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
How we rate schools
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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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