Below Average
#1785 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lafayette Middle School
Middle School · Walker County · La Fayette, GA
A Walker County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
419 Roadrunner Blvd, La Fayette, GA 30728
- Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,388
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Walker County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Rossville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walker County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Middle School is listed in Walker County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette Middle School is a public middle school in La Fayette, GA, part of Walker County, serving approximately 501 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,785 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Middle School
What grades does Lafayette Middle School serve?
Lafayette Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Middle School rank in GA?
Lafayette Middle School ranks #1,785 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lafayette Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lafayette Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lafayette Middle School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Middle School?
88.0% of students at Lafayette 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (706) 638-6440
- Area population (ZIP 30728)
- 19,023
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30728; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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