Lakeview Middle School

640 Wakefield Dr
Cortland, OH 44410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 350 students in grades 5-7, Lakeview Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakeview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Lakeview Middle School's student population of 350 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Together We Are Lakeview'

School Rankings

Lakeview Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeview Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#476 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
77%
54%
77%
60%
81%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeview Middle School's ranking?
Lakeview Middle School is ranked #476 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lakeview Middle School often compared to?
Lakeview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Badger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
350 students attend Lakeview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lakeview Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeview Middle School offer ?
Lakeview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeview Middle School part of?
Lakeview Middle School is part of Lakeview Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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