Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakewood Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in North Lakewood, WA, covering approximately 22.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Middle School's student population of 668 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Middle School's ranking?
Lakewood Middle School is ranked #1731 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakewood Middle School often compared to?
Lakewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
668 students attend Lakewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Washington state average of 17:1.
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 Lakewood School District.
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