1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Lakewood Middle School serves 729 students in grades 6-8.
Lakewood Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lakewood Middle School's student population of 729 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
729 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakewood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lakewood Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
20%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
63%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lakewood Middle School often compared to?

Lakewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salina South Middle School, Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?

729 students attend Lakewood Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Middle School?

Lakewood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

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 Salina School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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