Serving 546 students in grades 5-6, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, covering approximately 62.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.3 miles and the furthest edge located 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeside Middle School's student population of 546 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
8%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
71%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Middle School's ranking?
Lakeside Middle School is ranked #182 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lakeside Middle School often compared to?
Lakeside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Lake Middle School, Lake Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
546 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lakeside Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Lakeside School District (Garland).
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