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#901 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Lafayette Co. Middle
Middle School · Lafayette Co. C-1 · Higginsville, MO
A Lafayette Co. C-1 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
807B W 31ST, Higginsville, MO 64037
- Math 29% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Co. Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette Co. Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,090
Median home value
$178,700
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 4 | 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.
Lafayette Co. C-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Co. Middle is listed in LAFAYETTE CO. C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Co. Middle
Lafayette Co. Middle is a public middle school in Higginsville, MO, part of Lafayette Co. C-1, serving approximately 230 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Co. Middle
What grades does Lafayette Co. Middle serve?
Lafayette Co. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lafayette Co. Middle?
Lafayette Co. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Co. Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Co. Middle rank in MO?
Lafayette Co. Middle ranks #901 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lafayette Co. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Co. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Co. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Co. Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Co. Middle a charter school?
No, Lafayette Co. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Co. Middle a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Co. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Co. Middle?
47.8% of students at Lafayette Co. Middle 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (660) 584-7161
- Area population (ZIP 64037)
- 6,325
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64037; 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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