Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Lavaca Middle School

Q: Is Lavaca Middle School a good school?

Lavaca Middle School ranks 141 st of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Lavaca Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Lavaca, Arkansas, with 229 students. The school is part of the Lavaca School District, which is ranked 84 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lavaca Middle School faces some academic challenges, with test scores generally below the state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.2%), Reading (30.1%), and Mathematics (41.4%) were all lower than the state averages (34.7%, 35.3%, and 38.7% respectively). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 71st out of 330 middle schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 190th out of 330 in 2020-2021 (2-star rating). Its current ranking of 141st out of 324 middle schools (3-star rating) places it in the middle of the pack compared to other Arkansas middle schools.

However, Lavaca Middle School stands out for its high proficiency rates in Algebra, with 68.8% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average of 30.9%. Additionally, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, suggesting there may be opportunities for improvement. Addressing the needs of the school's economically disadvantaged population, which has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 47.62% in 2022-2023 to 52.84% in 2023-2024, could be a potential strategy to help Lavaca Middle School improve its academic outcomes.

234

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,048

Per pupil spending ?

53.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

603 S Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941

(479) 377-1234

District: Lavaca School District

Students who attend Lavaca Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lavaca High School

Feeder schools for Lavaca Middle School:

Elementary:

Lavaca Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Hispanic:

5.6%

See top rated Arkansas middle schools

Compare Lavaca Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Arkansas median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg36%

Arkansas avg36%

141^st of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 250Lavaca School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	54.1	141 of 324	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.8	144 of 335	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.3	71 of 330	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	59.6	131 of 318	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.6	190 of 330	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.7	125 of 319	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.2	140 of 318	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.4	148 of 315	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.9	84 of 312	73.1%	★★★★☆
2015	46.8	144 of 275	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	64.6	102 of 280	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.9	157 of 278	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.5	175 of 265	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.4	109 of 264	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.6	107 of 254	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.5	99 of 240	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.6	143 of 223	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.6	173 of 225	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	41.7	141 of 206	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	46.5	125 of 208	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra69%+38 vs state

Mathematics41%+3 vs state

Science34%-4 vs state

Reading30%-5 vs state

English Language Arts29%-6 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Lavaca Middle School and help other families decide.

Rate Lavaca Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Lavaca Middle School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lavaca Middle School	Public	5-8	603 S Division St	Lavaca	72941	Sebastian County	Lavaca School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 377-1234	234	19	12.5	53.8%	195 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.5%)	54.1	141^st of 324 public middle schools	56.5%		51.8	144^th of 335 public middle schools	57.0%	3	23.5	41.4	26.8	25.0	29.2	23.5	46.6	25.0	25.0	30.1	35.3	55.1	33.9	42.8	41.4	68.8	68.8	27.9	53.5	21.4	34.1	34.1	$11,048	$701	$10,346
Greenwood Junior High School	Public	7-8	300 East Gary Street	Greenwood	72936	Sebastian County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 996-7440	605	41	14.7	30.9%	487 (80.5%)	5 (0.8%)	42 (6.9%)	9 (1.5%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (8.1%)	91.1	15^th of 324 public middle schools	95.4%		84.6	30^th of 335 public middle schools	91.0%	15			52.5	54.0	53.3			51.7	47.3	49.5			65.8	51.3	60.0	94.3	94.3			59.5	57.2	58.3	$10,384	$467	$9,917
L. A. Chaffin Middle School	Public	6-8	3025 Massard Rd	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 452-2226	753	54	13.9	55.4%	415 (55.1%)	40 (5.3%)	126 (16.7%)	54 (7.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	112 (14.9%)	84.3	32^nd of 324 public middle schools	90.1%		91	17^th of 335 public middle schools	94.9%	15		46.5	44.0	53.3	47.8		44.4	42.3	50.6	45.7		60.2	55.1	45.9	55.2	89.2	89.2		48.9	48.7	62.1	52.9	$14,020	$1,421	$12,599
East Hills Middle School	Public	5-6	1211 Raymond E Wells Drive	Greenwood	72936	Sebastian County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 996-0504	632	31	20.0	31.3%	484 (76.6%)	7 (1.1%)	50 (7.9%)	14 (2.2%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.9%)								(n/a)	50.6	46.8			48.7	47.7	46.8			47.3	51.9	55.7			53.9			59.3	59.3			59.3	$9,629	$630	$8,998
Alma Middle School	Public	6-8	706 Hwy. 64 East	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2168	722	63	11.5	48.1%	595 (82.4%)	11 (1.5%)	38 (5.3%)	3 (0.4%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.0%)	74.1	59^th of 324 public middle schools	81.8%		69.1	78^th of 335 public middle schools	76.7%	19		37.5	39.9	42.7	40.0		38.4	39.5	44.9	41.0		49.3	46.7	60.4	51.7	100.0	100.0		39.3	46.0	52.2	46.1	$11,022	$1,294	$9,727
Butterfield Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	310 North 11 St	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-6838	557	40	14.0	80.6%	309 (55.5%)	16 (2.9%)	174 (31.2%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.9%)	31.3	236^th of 324 public middle schools	27.2%		28.8	259^th of 335 public middle schools	22.7%	23		29.2	20.6	19.5	23.2		30.7	22.9	21.8	25.2		35.4	26.8	20.8	28.3	51.3	52.5		28.6	27.8	28.5	28.2	$11,730	$858	$10,872
Dora Kimmons Middle School	Public	6-8	2201 N 50th St	Fort Smith	72904	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 785-2451	753	52	14.5	93.5%	88 (11.7%)	112 (14.9%)	466 (61.9%)	40 (5.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.7%)	20.4	268^th of 324 public middle schools	17.3%		23.9	278^th of 335 public middle schools	17.0%	10		16.7	18.0	20.3	18.5		17.6	18.1	22.5	19.6		15.0	28.2	29.0	24.0	55.9	55.9		15.4	19.3	23.0	19.4	$13,279	$1,751	$11,529
Ramsey Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 Jenny Lind Rd	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-5115	801	57	13.9	68.0%	396 (49.4%)	81 (10.1%)	151 (18.9%)	40 (5.0%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (15.2%)	52.9	148^th of 324 public middle schools	54.3%		59.6	107^th of 335 public middle schools	68.1%	41		33.4	31.6	37.1	34.1		34.2	31.2	37.5	34.3		35.6	35.0	35.6	35.4	63.1	63.1		29.6	38.9	41.4	36.6	$17,549	$1,158	$16,391
William O. Darby Middle School	Public	6-8	616 N 14th St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-4159	711	57	12.4	82.8%	212 (29.8%)	63 (8.9%)	353 (49.6%)	9 (1.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (9.7%)	38.3	217^th of 324 public middle schools	33.0%		31.1	242^nd of 335 public middle schools	27.8%	25		32.0	25.7	30.7	29.4		31.2	28.9	31.1	30.3		29.8	31.3	22.0	28.5	31.1	31.1		28.5	29.7	30.7	29.6	$14,326	$1,352	$12,974
Northridge Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Northridge Drive	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 471-3126	713	44	16.0	51.3%	501 (70.3%)	13 (1.8%)	115 (16.1%)	18 (2.5%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (8.1%)	78.3	44^th of 324 public middle schools	86.4%		75.7	55^th of 335 public middle schools	83.6%	11		51.4	46.2	45.0	47.6		48.9	43.0	41.6	44.6		62.3	55.7	27.5	52.2	69.4	70.0		49.8	42.6	42.0	44.9	$9,820	$811	$9,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavaca Middle School

Is Lavaca Middle School a good school?

Lavaca Middle School ranks 141^st of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lavaca Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended Lavaca Middle School.

What district is Lavaca Middle School in?

Lavaca School District

What high school do graduates of Lavaca Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lavaca Middle School usually go on to attend Lavaca High School

What is the racial makeup of Lavaca Middle School?

Students at Lavaca Middle School are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Rate Lavaca Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas Middle School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Lavaca, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lavaca Middle School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.