Top Rankings
Lakeside School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,466 students in Lakeside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lakeside School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,466 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lakeside School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
431 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
265 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
8%
19%
# White Students
2,455 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
230 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
217
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
233
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
261
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
292
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
289
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
3
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,128 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,834 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,128
$12,914
Spending / Student
$18,834
$12,826
Best Lakeside School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Grades: 2-4
| 720 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 S Lakeshore Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Grades: 5-6
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeside Primary School
Magnet School
2841 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Grades: PK-1
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeside School District?
Lakeside School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,466 students.
What is the rank of Lakeside School District?
Lakeside School District is ranked #30 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside School District?
71% of Lakeside School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeside School District?
Lakeside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lakeside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,834 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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