Lakeside Middle School

Summary:

Lakeside Middle School is a public middle school in Evans, Georgia, serving 531 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra I, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of Lakeside students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 50.6% in the county and 44% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Grovetown Middle School and Columbia Middle School. However, Lakeside Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.24% to 52.54% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some of the other nearby schools.

Lakeside Middle School's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $8,344 to $9,021 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as it suggests Lakeside has access to more resources to support student learning. Overall, Lakeside Middle School appears to be a high-performing school within the Columbia County School District, with a focus on serving a more economically diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 527 Blue Ridge Dr
       Evans, GA  30809


(706) 855-6900

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Lakeside Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lakeside High School

Feeder schools for Lakeside Middle School:

Elementary:    South Columbia Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
African American:
22.6%
Hispanic:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Compare Details Lakeside Middle School ranks better than 70.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.09. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Middle School 172nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lakeside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeside Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.47 60th 420 85.7%
2007 78.35 58th 445 87.0%
2008 77.40 79th 462 82.9%
2009 67.47 140th 466 70.0%
2010 74.25 96th 494 80.6%
2011 69.81 143rd 504 71.6%
2012 71.08 129th 508 74.6%
2013 70.15 147th 527 72.1%
2014 58.56 250th 521 52.0%
2015 61.83 177th 537 67.0%
2016 57.27 210th 545 61.5%
2017 53.18 230th 539 57.3%
2018 46.51 282nd 543 48.1%
2019 41.89 321st 559 42.6%
2021 68.70 154th 542 71.6%
2022 63.65 182nd 567 67.9%
2023 71.20 142nd 577 75.4%
2024 66.09 172nd 588 70.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lakeside Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1073 1073
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1215 1215
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 777 777
1994 720 73 70 5 0 n/a n/a 0 868
1995 739 80 57 14 1 n/a n/a 0 891
1996 739 80 57 14 1 n/a n/a 0 891
1997 719 91 51 12 1 n/a n/a 0 874
1998 718 94 53 19 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1999 741 93 55 17 0 n/a n/a 0 906
2000 703 104 52 17 1 n/a n/a 0 877
2001 732 84 56 10 0 n/a n/a 0 882
2002 764 112 44 17 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2003 764 112 44 17 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2004 694 117 45 19 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2005 648 122 49 36 0 n/a n/a 22 877
2006 574 107 49 22 0 n/a n/a 26 778
2007 548 108 59 23 1 n/a n/a 17 756
2008 544 106 45 19 2 n/a n/a 18 734
2009 535 128 32 28 2 n/a n/a 26 751
2010 516 126 35 40 2 1 29 0 749
2011 485 128 32 57 1 2 27 0 732
2012 443 131 35 44 0 3 19 0 675
2013 415 156 32 47 1 2 31 0 684
2014 403 179 29 49 1 3 31 0 695
2015 409 178 34 60 2 5 35 0 723
2016 364 149 32 50 1 4 24 0 624
2017 391 151 35 54 4 4 29 0 668
2018 353 151 33 56 3 6 33 0 635
2019 358 171 23 81 5 5 45 0 688
2020 309 160 24 77 5 6 40 0 621
2021 297 157 19 70 4 5 37 0 589
2022 263 140 29 55 2 8 39 0 536
2023 269 120 33 71 0 8 30 0 531

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1073 60.0 17.8 17.2
1992 1215 59.0 20.5 3.7
1993 777 42.0 18.5 5
1994 868 49.2 17.6 7.5
1995 891 51.0 17.5 8
1996 891 51.0 17.5 8
1997 874 52.0 16.8 13.3
1998 884 52.4 16.9 12.9
1999 906 53.9 16.8 16.2
2000 877 53.5 16.4 16.2
2001 882 51.5 17.1 18.3
2002 937 51.5 18.2 22.3
2003 937 51.5 18.2 22.3
2004 875 53.5 16.4 23
2005 877 54.4 16.1 26.7
2006 778 49.7 15.7 27
2007 756 48.3 15.7 27.6
2008 734 46.2 15.9 30.9
2009 751 48.7 15.4 37.1
2010 749 49.8 15.0 41.1
2011 732 46.2 15.8 47.1
2012 675 44.7 15.1 49.5
2013 684 42.3 16.1 48.7
2014 695 39.8 17.4 49.8
2015 723 43.0 16.8 51.2
2016 624 43.0 14.5 51.8
2017 668 43.7 15.2 49.1
2018 635 40.2 15.7 49
2019 688 41.2 16.6 49
2020 621 42.2 14.7 50.9
2021 589 39.5 14.9 40.2
2022 536 41.5 12.9 n/a
2023 531 41.0 12.9 52.5

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1073 60.0 17.8 17.2
1992 1215 59.0 20.5 3.7
1993 777 42.0 18.5 5
1994 868 49.2 17.6 7.5
1995 891 51.0 17.5 8
1996 891 51.0 17.5 8
1997 874 52.0 16.8 13.3
1998 884 52.4 16.9 12.9
1999 906 53.9 16.8 16.2
2000 877 53.5 16.4 16.2
2001 882 51.5 17.1 18.3
2002 937 51.5 18.2 22.3
2003 937 51.5 18.2 22.3
2004 875 53.5 16.4 23
2005 877 54.4 16.1 26.7
2006 778 49.7 15.7 27
2007 756 48.3 15.7 27.6
2008 734 46.2 15.9 30.9
2009 751 48.7 15.4 37.1
2010 749 49.8 15.0 41.1
2011 732 46.2 15.8 47.1
2012 675 44.7 15.1 49.5
2013 684 42.3 16.1 48.7
2014 695 39.8 17.4 49.8
2015 723 43.0 16.8 51.2
2016 624 43.0 14.5 51.8
2017 668 43.7 15.2 49.1
2018 635 40.2 15.7 49
2019 688 41.2 16.6 49
2020 621 42.2 14.7 50.9
2021 589 39.5 14.9 40.2
2022 536 41.5 12.9 n/a
2023 531 41.0 12.9 52.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $382 (4.6%) $7,962 (95.4%) $8,344
2018 $376 (4.2%) $8,645 (95.8%) $9,021
2019 $348 (4.0%) $8,400 (96.0%) $8,747

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside 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 321st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 142nd of 577 Middle schools
 32.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle School)44.146.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)54.255.8
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle School)26.842.8
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)45.549.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle School)34.939.2
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)44.550.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle School)32.440.9
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)48.348.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle School)44.150.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)59.955.8
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle School)25.242
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)29.447.3
 17.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lakeside Middle School)36.156.1
 20%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Columbia County)47.455.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Lakeside Middle School)61.379.2
 17.9%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Columbia County)56.143.2
 12.9%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.727.3
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students688531
 22.8%
African American171120
 29.8%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian2333
 43.5%
Hispanic8171
 12.3%
Pacific Islander58
 60%
White358269
 24.9%
Two or More Races4530
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%52.5%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Middle School

Lakeside Middle School ranks 172nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lakeside Middle School usually go on to attend Lakeside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Lakeside Middle School.

Students at Lakeside Middle School are 51% White, 23% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.


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

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