Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Lakeland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
75%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Middle School?
460 students attend Lakeland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lakeland Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Middle School?
Lakeland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakeland Middle School offer ?
Lakeland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakeland Middle School part of?
Lakeland Middle School is part of Lakeland School Corporation School District.
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