Lakeside Middle School

2801 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lakeside Middle School's student population of 513 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakeside Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#225 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lakeside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
76%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
84%
69%
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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lakeside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakeside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside Middle School's ranking?
Lakeside Middle School is ranked #225 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lakeside Middle School often compared to?
Lakeside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph T. Henley Middle School, Journey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
513 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lakeside Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Albemarle County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakeside Middle School located?
Lakeside Middle School is located in the Hollymead neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hollymead.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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