Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Lakeview Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeview Middle serves the southwest area of Kansas City, MO, covering approximately 46.6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeview Middle School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeview Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeview Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeview Middle School's ranking?
Lakeview Middle School is ranked #399 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lakeview Middle School often compared to?
Lakeview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walden Middle School, Plaza Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
653 students attend Lakeview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lakeview Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lakeview Middle School offer ?
Lakeview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeview Middle School part of?
Lakeview Middle School is part of Park Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakeview Middle School located?
Lakeview Middle School is located in the Hawthorne Picture Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Hawthorne Picture Hills.
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