Northwood Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School
Should you attend Northwood Middle School or Lakeside Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Northwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 502 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
587 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1521 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1570 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
184
172
Grade 7 Students
203
169
Grade 8 Students
200
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
18%
% Black
22%
28%
% White
39%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
