Lavaca Middle School

About Lavaca Middle School

Lavaca Middle School is a public school located in Lavaca, Arkansas. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Lavaca School District. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students. It offers a variety of classes and activities to help students reach their full potential.
At Lavaca Middle School, students can take classes in language arts, math, science, social studies, and physical education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and after-school programs.
The school has a strong focus on safety and security. All students and staff are required to wear identification badges at all times. The school also has a strict policy on bullying and has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment.
Lavaca Middle School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for all its students. The staff is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and prepare for high school and beyond.

Address:	603 N Division St Lavaca, AR 72941
Phone:	(479) 674-5618
Site:	www.lavacaschools.com
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	267 students

Overview Lavaca Middle School

Lavaca Middle School serves 267 students in grades 5-8.
Lavaca Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Lavaca Middle School

Lavaca Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lavaca Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.