Lakeside Middle School

2 N Sharp St
Millville, NJ 08332
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Bottom 50%
Serving 987 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Lakeside Middle School's student population of 987 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
987 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakeside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2129 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
36%
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13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
33%
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Black
35%
15%
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White
30%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside Middle School's ranking?
Lakeside Middle School is ranked #2129 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
987 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lakeside Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Millville School District.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
Lakeside Middle School is very nice. I am going to the 9th grade in 1 month, which means that I just left Lakeside in June. I have been there since 6th grade, and enjoyed it ever since. The teachers are very nice and push you to do your best. To be honest, there are students there that only have their minds set on drama and fighting. That's only about 5 students in each grade level that only want to fight. When I was at Lakeside, I didn't really care about my education. I only cared about seeing my friends. But, now that I''ve left, I really appreciate all of the teachers'' help. People say that Lakeside is a ghetto school, but it's really not. Mr.Denning, the principal, gave us important speeches about our goals in life. He thinks of new ideas all of the time to give us a better education, and for most of the students there, it really works and helps them. There are even students there who think of great ideas to make Lakeside an even better school than what it already is. So, if you''re thinking about applying your child to Lakeside Middle School, there isn't one reason why I would say no to that. To conclude this review, Lakeside Middle School is absolutely amazing and will make you and your child very happy. I hope this review helped. Thank you.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - singe

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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