For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 16,803 students in Lake School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
61 Schools
1,720 Schools
# Students
45,835 Students
1,064,348 Students
# Teachers
2,675 Teachers
58,059 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
253 Students
2,999 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,052 Students
30,219 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12,993 Students
395,427 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
37%
# Black Students
7,315 Students
223,522 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
21,880 Students
370,184 Students
% White Students
48%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
115 Students
1,894 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,227 Students
40,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
985
6,177
# Students in K Grade:
3,360
37,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,262
38,476
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,395
39,487
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,560
40,480
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,252
39,870
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,539
44,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,418
203,332
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,514
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,675
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,642
44,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,664
43,708
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,527
40,412
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,042
40,090
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,661 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$523 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$489 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,403
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,661
$11,783
Best Lake School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Imagine Schools At South Lake
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Grades: K-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Tavares
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 Huffstetler Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Grades: K-8
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Round Lake Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Grades: PK-8
| 1,201 students
Rank: #66.
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,709 students
Rank: #77.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13201 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,203 students
Rank: #88.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3575 Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
Rank: #99.
Umatilla Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #1111.
Pinecrest Four Corners
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 S Us Hwy 27
Miami, FL 33143
(352) 978-3397
Miami, FL 33143
(352) 978-3397
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Magnolia St
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 1,220 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mt. Dora Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Lincoln Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: #1818.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1919.
Eustis Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18725 Bates Ave
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-3366
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-3366
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #2020.
Tavares Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Lane Park Cutoff Ofc
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-4545
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #2121.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N. Beecher St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7868
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7868
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3232
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #2323.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Forest Academy
Alternative School
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Cagan View Rd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 946 students
Recent Articles
How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
Collaborative reasoning, which encourages independent critical thinking, is growing in popularity amongst public schools. Learn about collaborative reasoning and how it benefits public school classrooms.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary TimesWe explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
