Top Rankings
Lakeside School District (Garland) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,538 students in Lakeside School District (Garland). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lakeside School District (Garland) have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
3,538 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeside School District (Garland), which is ranked within the top 10% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
91%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,335 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,772 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,335
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,772
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lakeside School District (Garland) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Gr: 7-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Gr: 2-4 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2923 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Gr: 5-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Gr: 8-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
2841 Malvern
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Gr: PK-1 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeside School District (Garland)?
Lakeside School District (Garland) manages 5 public schools serving 3,538 students.
What is the rank of Lakeside School District (Garland)?
Lakeside School District (Garland) is ranked #21 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside School District (Garland)?
69% of Lakeside School District (Garland) students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeside School District (Garland)?
Lakeside School District (Garland) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Lakeside School District (Garland)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,772 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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