Serving 144 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 144 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Lafayette Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
144 students attend Lafayette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lafayette Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Middle School offer ?
Lafayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lafayette Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 144 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
