Lakeside Middle School
Tel:
(501) 262-6244
- Lakeside Middle School serves 838 students in grades 5-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lakeside Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lakeside Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lakeside Middle School's student population of 838 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-7 |
Total Students | 838 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Lakeside Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #168 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 11% | 13% |
Black | 9% | 20% |
White | 73% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lakeside School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lakeside Middle School is Hot Springs World Class High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hot Springs Junior Academy (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gardner Magnet School (1.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hot Springs National Park Gardner Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 447 students
1.9 miles
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822 1.9 PK-4 447 - Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs World Class High School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 930 students
2.2 miles
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286 2.2 9-12 930 - Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs Junior Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 501 students
2.4 miles
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228 2.4 7-8 501 - Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs Intermediate School Magnet School
Grades: 5-6 | 490 students
2.5 miles
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401 2.5 5-6 490 - Hot Springs National Park Park Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 269 students
2.5 miles
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661 2.5 K-4 269
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