Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakewood Middle serves the northern part of Overland Park, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lakewood Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Middle School's ranking?
Lakewood Middle School is ranked #190 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lakewood Middle School often compared to?
Lakewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
537 students attend Lakewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakewood Middle School offer ?
Lakewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Middle School part of?
Lakewood Middle School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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