Serving 809 students in grades 7-8, Lake City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake City Middle School serves the west part of Lake City, FL, covering an area of approximately 106.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake City Middle School's student population of 809 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Lake City Middle School will educate all students in a safe and supportive learning environment that will develop life-long learners and productive citizens.
School Rankings
Lake City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake City Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake City Middle School's ranking?
Lake City Middle School is ranked #1910 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake City Middle School often compared to?
Lake City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake City Middle School?
809 students attend Lake City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lake City Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake City Middle School offer ?
Lake City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake City Middle School part of?
Lake City Middle School is part of Columbia School District.
School Calendar
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