LAFAYETTE CO. MIDDLE

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1
807B W 31ST
HIGGINSVILLE, MO 64037
223 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lafayette County Middle School, located in Higginsville, Missouri, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Lafayette County C-1 School District. Operating under the "Huskers" mascot, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its young learners for the transition into secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the Higginsville community, leveraging the district's broader mission to foster a rigorous yet inclusive learning atmosphere. Through their online portal, the school maintains clear communication with families regarding curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal exploration, Lafayette County Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of their future high school years.
223
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    187 (83.9%)
  • Black
    12 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.4%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAFAYETTE CO. C-1
Phone: (660)584-7161
Website: http://www.huskersk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 6 71
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio