Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lakeside Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida 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 Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
32%
Black
(15-16)86%
23%
White
(15-16)4%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL 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 54% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Academy?
117 students attend Lakeside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lakeside Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Academy?
Lakeside Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside Academy offer ?
Lakeside Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lakeside Academy part of?
Lakeside Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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