1. Home
  2. Florida
  3. Lake City
  4. Columbia
  5. Lake City Middle School

Lake City Middle School

Summary:

Lake City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Lake City, Florida, with a student population of 970 and a diverse racial makeup. The school is part of the Columbia District, which is ranked 27th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake City Middle School consistently outperforms the Columbia District and the state of Florida in several key academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Civics, and Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade. While the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, these rates are still lower than the nearby Richardson Sixth Grade Academy. Additionally, Lake City Middle School has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, which may contribute to its academic performance.

Interestingly, the racial composition of Lake City Middle School has shifted over the past three school years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American students. The school's statewide ranking among Florida middle schools has also fluctuated, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. However, Lake City Middle School outperforms the Richardson Sixth Grade Academy in academic metrics, despite the latter having a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 843 SW Arlington Blvd
       Lake City, FL  32025

(386) 758-4800

District: Columbia

SchoolDigger Rank:
606th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,400 Help


Students who attend Lake City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Columbia High School

Feeder schools for Lake City Middle School:

Elementary:    Eastside Elementary School
    Five Points Elementary School
    Melrose Park Elementary School
    Niblack Elementary School
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  970

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
African American:
30.6%
Hispanic:
7.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


 See top rated Florida middle schools

 Compare Lake City Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Lake City Middle School ranks worse than 50.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.35. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), African American (30.6%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School is 20.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Lake City Middle School employs 47 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake City Middle School is $8,400.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake City Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake City Middle School 606th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Columbia:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 27th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Lake City Middle School?

Rank History for Lake City Middle School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.33 259th 593 56.3%
2005 52.12 312th 602 48.2%
2006 47.92 369th 675 45.3%
2007 56.02 340th 736 53.8%
2008 59.10 326th 740 55.9%
2009 61.31 320th 780 59.0%
2010 60.55 347th 839 58.6%
2011 61.03 363rd 891 59.3%
2012 58.43 378th 897 57.9%
2013 58.87 396th 956 58.6%
2014 60.61 379th 999 62.1%
2016 58.43 388th 997 61.1%
2017 63.77 340th 1031 67.0%
2018 47.34 553rd 1035 46.6%
2019 51.51 529th 1099 51.9%
2021 60.41 419th 1136 63.1%
2022 51.61 530th 1148 53.8%
2023 49.32 572nd 1177 51.4%
2024 49.35 606th 1196 49.3%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lake City Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Florida Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Lake City Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Lake City Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Lake City Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 822 256 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1101
1992 882 272 14 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1183
1993 920 299 10 14 8 n/a n/a 0 1251
1994 938 303 5 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1258
1995 976 358 13 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1379
1996 976 358 13 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1379
1997 1030 348 12 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1420
1998 1005 366 14 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1423
1999 930 298 16 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1287
2000 925 330 19 22 5 n/a n/a 0 1301
2001 786 212 13 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1048
2002 780 216 8 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1045
2003 780 216 8 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1045
2004 830 235 13 36 3 n/a n/a 0 1117
2005 809 230 11 34 4 n/a n/a 0 1088
2006 789 212 20 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1073
2007 750 213 21 44 2 n/a n/a 27 1057
2008 721 199 19 43 3 n/a n/a 28 1013
2009 753 202 16 50 5 n/a n/a 34 1060
2010 782 205 12 43 3 n/a n/a 37 1082
2011 767 196 11 52 2 0 34 0 1062
2012 784 209 21 44 0 0 41 0 1099
2013 751 219 22 43 0 0 38 0 1073
2014 696 219 22 45 3 1 49 0 1035
2015 703 218 14 54 0 0 58 0 1047
2016 683 224 13 49 1 1 56 0 1027
2017 660 221 17 62 1 0 53 0 1014
2018 601 284 12 81 3 1 50 0 1032
2019 591 258 13 75 1 2 51 0 991
2020 627 251 9 65 1 1 58 0 1012
2021 606 285 11 58 2 0 61 0 1023
2022 555 303 12 57 1 0 67 0 995
2023 522 297 11 71 2 0 67 0 970

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 Lake City Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1101 58.0 18.9 38.3
1992 1183 55.0 21.5 34.6
1993 1251 58.0 21.6 36.2
1994 1258 56.0 22.5 35.1
1995 1379 64.0 21.5 41.6
1996 1379 64.0 21.5 41.6
1997 1420 63.0 22.5 41.2
1998 1423 62.0 23.0 37.5
1999 1287 66.0 19.5 48.9
2000 1301 65.0 20.0 51
2001 1048 59.0 17.8 46.1
2002 1045 52.0 20.1 48
2003 1045 52.0 20.1 48
2004 1117 54.0 20.7 50.4
2005 1088 59.0 18.4 51.2
2006 1073 58.0 18.5 48.7
2007 1057 61.0 17.3 49.3
2008 1013 59.0 17.2 46.5
2009 1060 60.5 18.6 51.3
2010 1082 57.0 18.9 56
2011 1062 57.0 18.6 54.2
2012 1099 57.0 19.2 54.4
2013 1073 59.0 18.1 58.6
2014 1035 57.0 18.1 59.2
2015 1047 59.0 17.7 57.7
2016 1027 59.0 17.4 59.2
2017 1014 59.0 17.1 57
2018 1032 56.0 18.4 57.6
2019 991 53.0 18.6 52.1
2020 1012 51.0 19.8 50.6
2021 1023 51.0 20.0 53
2022 995 47.0 21.1 59.7
2023 970 47.0 20.6 62.8

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 Lake City Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1101 58.0 18.9 38.3
1992 1183 55.0 21.5 34.6
1993 1251 58.0 21.6 36.2
1994 1258 56.0 22.5 35.1
1995 1379 64.0 21.5 41.6
1996 1379 64.0 21.5 41.6
1997 1420 63.0 22.5 41.2
1998 1423 62.0 23.0 37.5
1999 1287 66.0 19.5 48.9
2000 1301 65.0 20.0 51
2001 1048 59.0 17.8 46.1
2002 1045 52.0 20.1 48
2003 1045 52.0 20.1 48
2004 1117 54.0 20.7 50.4
2005 1088 59.0 18.4 51.2
2006 1073 58.0 18.5 48.7
2007 1057 61.0 17.3 49.3
2008 1013 59.0 17.2 46.5
2009 1060 60.5 18.6 51.3
2010 1082 57.0 18.9 56
2011 1062 57.0 18.6 54.2
2012 1099 57.0 19.2 54.4
2013 1073 59.0 18.1 58.6
2014 1035 57.0 18.1 59.2
2015 1047 59.0 17.7 57.7
2016 1027 59.0 17.4 59.2
2017 1014 59.0 17.1 57
2018 1032 56.0 18.4 57.6
2019 991 53.0 18.6 52.1
2020 1012 51.0 19.8 50.6
2021 1023 51.0 20.0 53
2022 995 47.0 21.1 59.7
2023 970 47.0 20.6 62.8

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 Lake City Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $605 (9.4%) $5,833 (90.6%) $6,438
2019 $713 (10.3%) $6,200 (89.7%) $6,913
2020 $585 (8.6%) $6,241 (91.4%) $6,826
2021 $1,032 (14.3%) $6,172 (85.7%) $7,203
2022 $1,345 (17.6%) $6,290 (82.4%) $7,636
2023 $1,549 (18.4%) $6,851 (81.6%) $8,400

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake City Middle 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 529th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 572nd of 1177 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake City Middle School)4945
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5346
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake City Middle School)6053
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6352
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake City Middle School)5246
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake City Middle School)3322
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)3624
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lake City Middle School)5149
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Columbia)5250
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Lake City Middle School)7060
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Columbia)7261
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake City Middle School)9166
 25%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Columbia)6449
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students991970
 2.1%
African American258297
 15.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic7571
 5.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White591522
 11.7%
Two or More Races5167
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%62.8%
 10.7%

Schools Near Lake City Middle School








Frequently Asked Questions about Lake City Middle School

Lake City Middle School ranks 606th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 970 students attended Lake City Middle School.

Students at Lake City Middle School are 54% White, 31% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Lake City Middle School usually go on to attend Columbia High School


Rate Lake City Middle School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Middle School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Lake City, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lake City Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 94 milliseconds.