Pope School vs. Lafayette Middle School
Should you attend Pope School or Lafayette Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Lafayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pope School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 420 students in grades 7-8, Lafayette Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
7-8
Total Students
549 students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#265 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
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Kindergarten Students
66
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Grade 1 Students
70
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Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
51
-
Grade 4 Students
56
-
Grade 5 Students
67
-
Grade 6 Students
45
-
Grade 7 Students
54
204
Grade 8 Students
58
216
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
15%
21%
% White
81%
72%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%