LAVACA MIDDLE SCHOOL

http:\\lavacapublicschools.k12.ar.us

231 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lavaca Middle School is a public school located in Lavaca, Arkansas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lavaca Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal development, and community involvement. The school focuses on a standards-based curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of the middle-level learner.

Beyond core academics, Lavaca Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and student organizations. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and leveraging local school resources, the campus strives to ensure that students are equipped with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors. For specific updates, school calendars, or administrative information, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website.

231

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAVACA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	20
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
182 (78.8 %)
Two or More
22 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (8.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)674-5618
Website:	http://http:\\lavacapublicschools.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 64