Serving 602 students in grades 4-6, Lake Harbor Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Harbor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Harbor Middle School's student population of 602 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Harbor Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Harbor Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
8%
41%
White
79%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Harbor Middle School's ranking?
Lake Harbor Middle School is ranked #62 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lake Harbor Middle School often compared to?
Lake Harbor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandeville Middle School, Tchefuncte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lake Harbor Middle School?
602 students attend Lake Harbor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lake Harbor Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Harbor Middle School?
Lake Harbor Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Harbor Middle School offer ?
Lake Harbor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Lake Harbor Middle School part of?
Lake Harbor Middle School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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