Lakelands Park Middle School
Lakelands Park Middle School serves 1,103 students in grades 6-8.
Lakelands Park Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lakelands Park Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Lakelands Park Middle School's student population of 1,103 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,103 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lakelands Park Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lakelands Park Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #314 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 52% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 57% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 17% |
| Black | 15% | 34% |
| White | 42% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lakelands Park Middle School is Quince Orchard High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ridgeview Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rachel Carson Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gaithersburg Rachel Carson Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,023 student10
0.8 miles
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840 0.8 PK-5 1,023 - Gaithersburg Fields Road Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
0.9 miles
1 School Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 840-7131 0.9 PK-5 467 - Gaithersburg Dufief Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 313 students10
1.0 miles
15001 Dufief Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 279-4980 1 K-5 313 - Gaithersburg Quince Orchard High School Math: 86% | Reading: 49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,031 students10
1.1 miles
15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 840-4686 1.1 9-12 2,031 - Gaithersburg Ridgeview Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 704 students10
1.2 miles
16600 Raven Rock Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 406-1300 1.2 6-8 704
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Fermata Nowhere Performing at Lakelands Park Middle School
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Accompanist: Valerie Dugan
Artistic Director: Lisa Pickett
Guest Vocal Percussionist: Christopher Abramson1) \"Brighter Than The Sun\" by Colbie Caillat & Ryan Tedder, Arr. Wright
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Soloists: Julia Feidler, Olivia Luzquinos, Megan McClure
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Soloists: Analiese Pappas, Lara Amar, Sydney Fennington
4) \"Skyfall\" by Adele, Arr. Wright
Soloists: Julia Fiedler, Gabrielle Zwi, Julia Link
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