Very Good
#222 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 21% in state
Lavaca Middle School
Middle School · Lavaca School District · Lavaca, AR
A middle school in Lavaca, AR serving grades 5th – 8th.
P O BOX 8, Lavaca, AR 72941
- Math 44% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lavaca Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lavaca Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average671/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lavaca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,292
Median home value
$159,600
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lavaca School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lavaca Middle School is listed in LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lavaca Middle School
Lavaca Middle School is a public middle school in Lavaca, AR, part of Lavaca School District, serving approximately 229 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lavaca Middle School
What grades does Lavaca Middle School serve?
Lavaca Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lavaca Middle School?
Lavaca Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavaca Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavaca Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lavaca Middle School rank in AR?
Lavaca Middle School ranks #222 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lavaca Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lavaca Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lavaca Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lavaca Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lavaca Middle School a charter school?
No, Lavaca Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lavaca Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lavaca Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lavaca Middle School?
52.8% of students at Lavaca Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sebastian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (479) 674-5618
- Area population (ZIP 72941)
- 4,775
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72941; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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