Serving 185 students in grades 8, Lake Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
90%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
185 students attend Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Middle School offer ?
Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Lake Middle School part of?
Lake Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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