Serving 585 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lakewood Middle School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
5%
7%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Middle School's ranking?
Lakewood Middle School is ranked #237 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lakewood Middle School often compared to?
Lakewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
585 students attend Lakewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakewood Middle School offer ?
Lakewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakewood Middle School part of?
Lakewood Middle School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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