Lake County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 3 public schools in Lake County School District, serving 817 students.
- Public school in Lake County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
- The top ranked public school in Lake County School District are Lara Kendall Elementary School, Margaret Newton Elementary School and Lake County High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 37% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Tennessee public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lake County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.lake.k12.tn.us |
| School District Phone Number | (731)253-6601 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 09 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TN) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,782 Schools |
| # of Students | 817 Students | 1,002,012 Students |
| # of Teachers | 72 Teachers | 63,501 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Lake County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TN) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 35% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 1,649 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 19,810 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 25 Students | 103,173 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 10% |
| # of Black Students | 206 Students | 219,476 Students |
| % Black Students | 25% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 539 Students | 629,507 Students |
| % White Students | 66% | 63% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,096 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 47 Students | 27,301 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 56 | 28,379 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 58 | 75,482 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 68 | 74,633 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 55 | 74,145 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 75 | 74,844 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 67 | 78,085 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 52 | 78,681 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 60 | 76,941 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 49 | 75,058 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 60 | 74,150 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 53 | 75,782 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 55 | 74,322 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 51 | 72,070 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 58 | 69,440 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,149 is higher than the state average of $8,717. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,203 is higher than the state average of $8,398. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TN) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,149 | $8,717 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,203 | $8,398 |
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Lake County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Lake County High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%300 Cochran St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731)253-7734
Grades: 9-12 | 217 students
- Lara Kendall Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 24%
Rank: Bottom 50%200 College St
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731)264-5586
Grades: PK-8 | 361 students
- Margaret Newton Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%819 Church St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731)253-7253
Grades: PK-5 | 239 students
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