Lafayette Middle School

www.gocommodores.org/

420 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lafayette Middle School, located at 102 Commodore Dr. in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lafayette County School District. As home to the "Commodores," the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured academic environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future academic success while fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lafayette Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that encourage personal growth and teamwork. By utilizing their official website, http://www.gocommodores.org, parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. The school maintains a commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that strives to challenge students intellectually while helping them develop the character necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

420

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	17
Black	88
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
302 (71.9%)
Black
88 (21.0%)
Hispanic
17 (4.0%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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 County
Phone:	(662)234-1664
Website:	http://www.gocommodores.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 7 204

Grade 8 216