Serving 1,219 students in grades 6-8, Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakelands-Copper Beech Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Yorktown Heights, NY, encompassing approximately 28.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School's student population of 1,219 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,219 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School's ranking?
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School is ranked #1243 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School often compared to?
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School?
1,219 students attend Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School?
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School offer ?
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School part of?
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School is part of Lakeland Central School District.
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