Lakewood Middle School
Tel:
(501)771-8250
- Lakewood Middle School serves 1,808 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Lakewood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lakewood Middle School's student population of 1,808 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,808 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 118 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lakewood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #846 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | 61% | 21% |
| White | 30% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | N. Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 506 students
0.7 miles
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501)664-4225 0.7 9-12 506 - North Little Rock Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 460 students
1.1 miles
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501)771-8270 1.1 K-5 460 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Elementary Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 411 students
1.2 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)945-2727 1.2 K-5 411 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North High Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 127 students
1.2 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)945-2727 1.2 9-12 127 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 242 students
1.2 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)945-2727 1.2 6-8 242
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