Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mortimer Y Sutherland Middle serves the northeast part of Charlottesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 56.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 10 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeside Middle School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
Campus Size
21 acres
School Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lakeside Shark
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Middle School's ranking?
Lakeside Middle School is ranked #241 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lakeside Middle School often compared to?
Lakeside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph T. Henley Middle School, Journey Middle School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
574 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lakeside Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Albemarle County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakeside Middle School located?
Lakeside Middle School is located in the Hollymead neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hollymead.
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