Serving 369 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Middle School's student population of 369 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Middle School's ranking?
Lakewood Middle School is ranked #1910 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lakewood Middle School often compared to?
Lakewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heath Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
369 students attend Lakewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakewood Middle School offer ?
Lakewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakewood Middle School part of?
Lakewood Middle School is part of Lakewood Local School District.
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