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Lafayette Middle School

Q: Is Lafayette Middle School a good school?

Lafayette Middle School ranks 82 nd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 69% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Lafayette Middle School is a public middle school located in Oxford, Mississippi, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 419 students. The school is part of the Lafayette County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lafayette Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better in recent years, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 11.8 over the past three years, suggesting that students may receive more individualized attention and support.

However, Lafayette Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.9% in 2020-2021 to 23.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. When compared to the nearby Oxford Intermediate School and Oxford Middle School, Lafayette Middle School performs similarly or better in most academic areas, but Oxford Middle School has a higher statewide ranking, suggesting it may have additional resources or strategies that contribute to its success.

420

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,379

Per pupil spending ?

54.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 234-1664

District: Lafayette County

Students who attend Lafayette Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lafayette High School

Feeder schools for Lafayette Middle School:

Elementary:	Lafayette Elementary School
	Lafayette Upper Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

African American:

21.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 89th percentile in 2024 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 89th-percentile peak (2024) to 69th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Mississippi avg47%

82^nd of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 130Lafayette County among Mississippi districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	82 of 266	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	86.0	29 of 264	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	45 of 243	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	68 of 257	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	65 of 257	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	43 of 264	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	39 of 252	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	75.7	57 of 272	79.0%	★★★★☆
2016	71.3	68 of 260	73.8%	★★★★☆
2015	55.6	97 of 266	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.7	131 of 264	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.1	73 of 269	72.9%	★★★★☆
2012	51.4	136 of 270	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.0	107 of 264	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.1	103 of 255	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.4	73 of 247	70.4%	★★★★☆
2008	59.3	104 of 244	57.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science58%+3 vs state

Mathematics58%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (2025)			MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP 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	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Lafayette Middle School	Public	7-8	102 Commodore Dr.	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-1664	420	40	10.5	54.3%	302 (71.9%)	88 (21.0%)	17 (4.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	67.8	82^nd of 266 public middle schools	69.2%		86	29^th of 264 public middle schools	89.0%	53		45.5	41.9		60.1	55.7		58.1	$13,379
Oxford Middle School	Public	7-8	224 Bramlett Blvd	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-2288	667	51	13.1	48.3%	319 (47.8%)	217 (32.5%)	75 (11.2%)	31 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	82	37^th of 266 public middle schools	86.1%		71.2	66^th of 264 public middle schools	75.0%	29		53.4	52.0		77.6	57.0	98.1	64.2	$12,603
Oxford Intermediate School	Public	6	501 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 236-5508	356	26	13.7	41.3%	192 (53.9%)	105 (29.5%)	28 (7.9%)	19 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)								(n/a)	62.1			63.0					$12,645

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Middle School

Is Lafayette Middle School a good school?

Lafayette Middle School ranks 82^nd of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lafayette Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 420 students attended Lafayette Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Middle School?

Students at Lafayette Middle School are 72% White, 21% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Lafayette Middle School in?

Lafayette County

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