Serving 514 students in grades 5-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakewood Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Woodland, MI, encompassing approximately 215.7 square miles. Families typically drive between 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.2 miles and the furthest edge located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Middle School's student population of 514 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1136 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Middle School's ranking?
Lakewood Middle School is ranked #1136 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lakewood Middle School often compared to?
Lakewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reed City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
514 students attend Lakewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakewood Middle School offer ?
Lakewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakewood Middle School part of?
Lakewood Middle School is part of Lakewood School District.
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