Lakeside Academy (Closed 2021)

4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1312 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
83%
21%
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White
5%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside Academy's ranking?
Lakeside Academy is ranked #1312 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
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
What school district is Lakeside Academy part of?
Lakeside Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.

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