Serving 505 students in grades 7-8, Lakeside Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lakeside Junior High School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeside Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Junior High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2518 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
7%
Black
7%
17%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Junior High School's ranking?
Lakeside Junior High School is ranked #2518 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lakeside Junior High School often compared to?
Lakeside Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace H Braden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Junior High School?
505 students attend Lakeside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lakeside Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside Junior High School offer ?
Lakeside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lakeside Junior High School part of?
Lakeside Junior High School is part of Ashtabula Area City School District.
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