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Lakeside Junior High School

Summary:

Lakeside Junior High School is a public secondary school in Springdale, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 633 students. The school is part of the Springdale School District, which is ranked 145 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside Junior High School consistently underperforms compared to the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas in various standardized test subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lakeside's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, and ATLAS/Science are all significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Lakeside has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.79% to 87.68% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Central Junior High School and Southwest Junior High School in the same district. However, Lakeside Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the district.

The significant performance gaps at Lakeside Junior High School, particularly in core subjects, and the high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges. The higher per-student spending at Lakeside compared to some nearby schools in the district also raises questions about the allocation of resources and whether they are being effectively utilized to support student learning. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions and support strategies could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Lakeside Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 3050 Hylton Rd
       Springdale, AR  72764

(479) 750-8800

District: Springdale School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,033 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
Pacific Islander:
24.0%
White:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeside Junior High School ranks worse than 81.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lakeside Junior High School has the smallest secondary school student body size in the Springdale School District. Student population at Lakeside Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), Pacific Islander (24%), White (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School is 12.2, which is the lowest among 4 secondary schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)
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Compare Lakeside Junior High School employs 51.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Junior High School is $11,033. 2 secondary schools in the Springdale School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeside Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Junior High School 274th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lakeside Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeside Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 28.60 249th 312 20.2%
2017 16.94 279th 315 11.4%
2018 23.68 260th 318 18.2%
2019 14.14 288th 319 9.7%
2021 20.05 286th 330 13.3%
2022 16.49 284th 318 10.7%
2023 17.02 289th 330 12.4%
2024 25.81 274th 335 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lakeside Junior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 217 18 13 279 3 117 8 0 655
2015 253 17 12 328 4 126 12 0 752
2016 262 14 13 383 6 148 14 0 840
2017 183 22 13 335 2 133 8 0 696
2018 183 18 8 324 0 152 4 0 689
2019 183 19 14 338 2 148 9 0 713
2020 161 21 9 330 4 179 6 0 710
2021 141 16 10 261 0 162 8 0 598
2022 128 13 7 310 2 171 13 0 644
2023 127 12 7 315 3 152 17 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 655 52.1 12.5 75.7
2015 752 62.0 12.1 75.8
2016 840 62.0 13.5 79.9
2017 696 63.2 11.0 51.7
2018 689 58.3 11.8 55.7
2019 713 56.4 12.6 84.2
2020 710 59.6 11.9 85.2
2021 598 52.8 11.3 85.8
2022 644 53.0 12.1 87.3
2023 633 51.6 12.2 87.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 655 52.1 12.5 75.7
2015 752 62.0 12.1 75.8
2016 840 62.0 13.5 79.9
2017 696 63.2 11.0 51.7
2018 689 58.3 11.8 55.7
2019 713 56.4 12.6 84.2
2020 710 59.6 11.9 85.2
2021 598 52.8 11.3 85.8
2022 644 53.0 12.1 87.3
2023 633 51.6 12.2 87.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,631 (14.8%) $9,403 (85.2%) $11,033

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 330 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English (Lakeside Junior High School)58.549.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade English (Springdale School District)69.562.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Lakeside Junior High School)32.723
 9.7%
   8th Grade Math (Springdale School District)45.634
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Lakeside Junior High School)22.720.6
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Springdale School District)38.930.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lakeside Junior High School)31.335
 3.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)48.146.4
 1.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Lakeside Junior High School)3338.9
 5.9%
   9th Grade English (Springdale School District)52.148.1
 4%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Lakeside Junior High School)21.618.2
 3.4%
   9th Grade Math (Springdale School District)36.127.5
 8.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Lakeside Junior High School)1615.4
 0.6%
   9th Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.729.3
 4.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Lakeside Junior High School)21.324.2
 2.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)35.238.2
 3%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students713633
 11.2%
African American1912
 36.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian147
 50%
Hispanic338315
 6.8%
Pacific Islander148152
 2.7%
White183127
 30.6%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.2%87.7%
 3.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended Lakeside Junior High School.

Students at Lakeside Junior High School are 50% Hispanic, 24% Pacific Islander, 20% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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