Lake Shore Middle School

Summary:

Lake Shore Middle School is a public middle school located in Belle Glade, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 708 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lake Shore Middle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (65.25%) and Hispanic (31.36%), and an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (86.86% to 98.86%). The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of middle schools in Florida, with academic performance significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.6% in 2018-2019 to 34.3% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages.

Interestingly, the nearby Clewiston Middle School, which serves a more diverse student population, outperforms Lake Shore Middle School on state assessments across multiple subject areas and grade levels. Despite the high per-student spending at Lake Shore Middle School, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages, the school's academic performance has remained consistently low, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's underperformance and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 425 W Canal St N
       Belle Glade, FL  33430


(561) 829-1100

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
976th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,357 Help


Students who attend Lake Shore Middle School usually attend:

High:    Glades Central High School

Feeder schools for Lake Shore Middle School:

Elementary:    Belle Glade Elementary School
    Glade View Elementary School
    Gove Elementary School
    Pioneer Park Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  708

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.3%
Hispanic:
31.4%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Shore Middle School ranks worse than 81.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 28th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.44. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.3%), Hispanic (31.4%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle School is 16.4, which is the 9th best among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Shore Middle School is $15,357, which is the 4th highest among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Shore Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Shore Middle School 976th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake Shore Middle School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Shore Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.96 531st 593 10.5%
2005 11.24 540th 602 10.3%
2006 10.23 597th 675 11.6%
2007 14.41 629th 736 14.5%
2008 18.13 618th 740 16.5%
2009 13.59 667th 780 14.5%
2010 15.90 711th 839 15.3%
2011 14.73 758th 891 14.9%
2012 9.70 805th 897 10.3%
2013 11.99 843rd 956 11.8%
2014 11.86 893rd 999 10.6%
2016 21.67 802nd 997 19.6%
2017 18.62 861st 1031 16.5%
2018 12.68 927th 1035 10.4%
2019 20.47 900th 1099 18.1%
2021 17.85 959th 1136 15.6%
2022 16.94 997th 1148 13.2%
2023 20.99 963rd 1177 18.2%
2024 21.44 976th 1196 18.4%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Lake Shore Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 40 551 0 129 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1989 66 839 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1990 50 840 1 235 0 n/a n/a 0 1126
1991 56 880 4 253 1 n/a n/a 0 1194
1992 46 882 0 264 1 n/a n/a 0 1193
1993 49 962 0 250 0 n/a n/a 0 1261
1994 37 993 1 247 0 n/a n/a 0 1278
1995 31 1029 2 298 0 n/a n/a 0 1360
1996 31 1029 2 298 0 n/a n/a 0 1360
1997 32 1084 2 373 0 n/a n/a 0 1491
1998 25 1084 1 347 1 n/a n/a 0 1458
1999 15 975 0 261 4 n/a n/a 0 1255
2000 21 918 1 239 2 n/a n/a 0 1181
2001 30 933 0 263 0 n/a n/a 0 1226
2002 21 915 2 296 1 n/a n/a 0 1235
2003 21 915 2 296 1 n/a n/a 0 1235
2004 16 895 1 298 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2005 11 861 0 307 1 n/a n/a 0 1180
2006 16 758 1 305 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
2007 17 667 1 266 1 n/a n/a 14 966
2008 9 598 1 204 1 n/a n/a 7 820
2009 7 579 0 221 2 n/a n/a 4 813
2010 7 531 4 199 1 n/a n/a 10 752
2011 8 489 1 205 2 3 5 0 713
2012 7 470 0 199 1 0 2 0 679
2013 8 476 1 218 1 0 2 0 706
2014 7 483 4 242 0 0 2 0 738
2015 8 438 2 208 0 1 2 0 659
2016 8 445 2 188 0 1 4 0 648
2017 5 454 1 191 0 1 2 0 654
2018 15 476 2 211 0 1 3 0 708
2019 19 457 1 202 0 2 4 0 685
2020 18 483 1 233 0 3 5 0 743
2021 17 461 1 234 1 2 3 0 719
2022 14 453 1 230 2 0 2 0 702
2023 15 462 3 222 2 1 3 0 708

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 Shore Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 56.0 12.8 86.4
1989 1100 88.0 12.5 94
1990 1126 83.0 13.5 79.1
1991 1194 84.0 14.2 82.8
1992 1193 69.0 17.2 n/a
1993 1261 65.0 19.4 85.3
1994 1278 73.0 17.5 81.5
1995 1360 80.0 17.0 74.3
1996 1360 80.0 17.0 74.3
1997 1491 80.0 18.6 71
1998 1458 78.0 18.7 75.1
1999 1255 88.0 14.3 84.1
2000 1181 82.0 14.4 81.5
2001 1226 68.0 18.0 82.2
2002 1235 66.0 18.7 84
2003 1235 66.0 18.7 84
2004 1211 77.0 15.7 94.9
2005 1180 76.0 15.5 86.3
2006 1080 76.0 14.2 93.8
2007 966 65.0 14.9 95.1
2008 820 53.0 15.5 87
2009 813 61.7 15.3 93.3
2010 752 47.0 16.0 96.4
2011 713 39.0 18.2 95.1
2012 679 41.0 16.5 96.8
2013 706 40.0 17.6 94.3
2014 738 45.0 16.4 97.7
2015 659 44.0 14.9 97
2016 648 44.0 14.7 96.8
2017 654 40.0 16.3 93.9
2018 708 40.0 17.7 94.4
2019 685 38.0 18.0 93.4
2020 743 39.0 19.0 92.9
2021 719 42.0 17.1 97.9
2022 702 40.0 17.5 98.9
2023 708 43.0 16.4 86.9

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 Shore Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 56.0 12.8 86.4
1989 1100 88.0 12.5 94
1990 1126 83.0 13.5 79.1
1991 1194 84.0 14.2 82.8
1992 1193 69.0 17.2 n/a
1993 1261 65.0 19.4 85.3
1994 1278 73.0 17.5 81.5
1995 1360 80.0 17.0 74.3
1996 1360 80.0 17.0 74.3
1997 1491 80.0 18.6 71
1998 1458 78.0 18.7 75.1
1999 1255 88.0 14.3 84.1
2000 1181 82.0 14.4 81.5
2001 1226 68.0 18.0 82.2
2002 1235 66.0 18.7 84
2003 1235 66.0 18.7 84
2004 1211 77.0 15.7 94.9
2005 1180 76.0 15.5 86.3
2006 1080 76.0 14.2 93.8
2007 966 65.0 14.9 95.1
2008 820 53.0 15.5 87
2009 813 61.7 15.3 93.3
2010 752 47.0 16.0 96.4
2011 713 39.0 18.2 95.1
2012 679 41.0 16.5 96.8
2013 706 40.0 17.6 94.3
2014 738 45.0 16.4 97.7
2015 659 44.0 14.9 97
2016 648 44.0 14.7 96.8
2017 654 40.0 16.3 93.9
2018 708 40.0 17.7 94.4
2019 685 38.0 18.0 93.4
2020 743 39.0 19.0 92.9
2021 719 42.0 17.1 97.9
2022 702 40.0 17.5 98.9
2023 708 43.0 16.4 86.9

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 Shore Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,508 (13.9%) $9,306 (86.1%) $10,814
2019 $1,646 (14.3%) $9,885 (85.7%) $11,531
2020 $1,505 (12.6%) $10,421 (87.4%) $11,926
2021 $1,136 (8.8%) $11,770 (91.2%) $12,906
2022 $2,490 (17.2%) $11,955 (82.8%) $14,445
2023 $2,408 (15.7%) $12,949 (84.3%) $15,357

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Shore 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 900th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 963rd of 1177 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Shore Middle School)3721
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5854
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Shore Middle School)4617
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Shore Middle School)2730
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5351
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Shore Middle School)2013
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)3527
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Shore Middle School)3327
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5851
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Shore Middle School)2831
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6457
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lake Shore Middle School)3124
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5146
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Lake Shore Middle School)5144
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)7265
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Shore Middle School)9082
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   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 Students685708
 3.4%
African American457462
 1.1%
American Indian02
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic202222
 9.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White1915
 21.1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%86.9%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore Middle School

Lake Shore Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Florida middle schools.

Students who attend Lake Shore Middle School usually go on to attend Glades Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 708 students attended Lake Shore Middle School.

Students at Lake Shore Middle School are 65% African American, 31% Hispanic, 2% White.


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