Lake Middle School

1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 5-8, Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Lake Middle School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#322 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Middle School's ranking?
Lake Middle School is ranked #322 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
247 students attend Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lake Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Middle School offer ?
Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lake Middle School part of?
Lake Middle School is part of Scott Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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