Lakewood Middle School
Tel:
(501) 771-8250
Lakewood Middle School serves 1,765 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lakewood Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Lakewood Middle School's student population of 1,765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,765 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lakewood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Lakewood Middle School is 0.54, 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 | #760 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | 61% | 20% |
| White | 29% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | N. Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lakewood Middle School is Arkansas Virtual Academy High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lisa Academy North Middle Charter School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakewood Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Little Rock Arkansas Virtual Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 737 students
0.7 miles
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225 0.7 9-12 737 - North Little Rock Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
1.1 miles
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270 1.1 K-5 471 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Elementary Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 420 students
1.2 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727 1.2 K-5 420 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North High Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 154 students
1.2 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727 1.2 9-12 154 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 244 students
1.2 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727 1.2 6-8 244
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