Lake Placid Middle School
Lake Placid Middle School serves 666 students in grades 6-8.
Lake Placid Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Placid Middle School's student population of 666 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Placid Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Placid Middle School is 0.67, 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
#2846 out of 3628 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
35%
Black
18%
22%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Placid Middle School often compared to?
Lake Placid Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sebring Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Placid Middle School?
666 students attend Lake Placid Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lake Placid Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Placid Middle School?
Lake Placid Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Placid Middle School offer ?
Lake Placid Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Placid Middle School part of?
Lake Placid Middle School is part of Highlands School District.
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