Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeside Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
83%
21%
White
5%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Academy?
389 students attend Lakeside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lakeside Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Academy?
Lakeside Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakeside Academy offer ?
Lakeside Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Academy part of?
Lakeside Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
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