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Lake Middle School

Summary:

Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Scott County School District in Lake, Mississippi. With a student population of 244 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, high rankings, and steady improvement over time.

Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Lake Middle School consistently outperforms the district and the state of Mississippi in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in MAAP/English Language Arts (44.1% to 55.9%) and MAAP/Mathematics (55% to 69.5%) were significantly higher than the district (28.4% to 42.6% and 42.6% to 49.1%, respectively) and the state (39.7% to 51.7% and 51.8% to 57.2%, respectively). This impressive academic achievement has earned Lake Middle School a ranking of 46 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 20% of middle schools in the state.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Union Middle School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, and N.H. Pilate Middle School, Lake Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers across various subject areas and grade levels. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that Lake Middle School has effective strategies and resources in place to support and engage its student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1770 East Scott Road
       Lake, MS  39092

(601) 775-3614

District: Scott County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,692 Help


Students who attend Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake High School

Feeder schools for Lake Middle School:

Elementary:    Lake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
African American:
45.9%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Middle School ranks better than 82.6% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (49.2%), African American (45.9%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Middle School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Middle School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Middle School is $9,692.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Middle School 46th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 60th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 84.28 27th 244 88.9%
2009 76.71 44th 247 82.2%
2010 67.47 78th 255 69.4%
2011 77.02 47th 264 82.2%
2012 58.62 110th 270 59.3%
2013 59.49 117th 269 56.5%
2014 50.60 132nd 264 50.0%
2015 24.96 203rd 266 23.7%
2016 40.23 157th 260 39.6%
2017 36.50 171st 272 37.1%
2018 27.72 182nd 252 27.8%
2019 37.86 161st 264 39.0%
2021 62.90 95th 257 63.0%
2022 74.42 58th 257 77.4%
2023 80.09 42nd 243 82.7%
2024 79.71 46th 264 82.6%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 135 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1991 106 116 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1992 107 121 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 124 131 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1994 120 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1995 165 154 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 165 154 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 163 145 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 146 157 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 134 145 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 142 155 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 160 143 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 165 168 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 165 168 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 128 140 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2005 139 132 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 121 124 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 129 109 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2008 138 97 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 147 93 0 1 1 0 0 0 242
2010 146 89 0 1 1 0 0 0 237
2011 133 94 0 3 0 0 1 0 231
2012 135 102 0 4 0 0 2 0 243
2013 125 98 0 3 0 0 0 0 226
2014 122 99 0 4 0 0 0 0 225
2015 144 90 0 3 0 0 0 0 237
2016 143 99 0 6 0 0 0 0 248
2017 122 90 0 6 0 0 1 0 219
2018 136 102 0 5 1 0 1 0 245
2019 135 111 0 4 1 0 4 0 255
2020 127 111 0 1 1 0 5 0 245
2021 128 108 0 4 1 0 6 0 247
2022 119 110 0 5 0 0 5 0 239
2023 120 112 0 4 0 0 8 0 244

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 255 14.6 17.4 n/a
1991 222 13.4 16.5 n/a
1992 228 14.6 15.6 58.3
1993 255 15.4 16.6 59.2
1994 240 14.1 17.0 58.8
1995 319 14.7 21.7 61.1
1996 319 14.7 21.7 61.1
1997 309 14.1 21.9 64.7
1998 305 15.9 19.2 63
1999 281 15.9 17.7 74.7
2000 299 16.0 18.7 71.2
2001 306 15.0 20.4 71.6
2002 334 18.3 18.3 75.1
2003 334 18.3 18.3 75.1
2004 269 18.1 14.9 75.5
2005 272 13.8 19.7 64.3
2006 246 14.8 16.6 76.8
2007 239 14.4 16.6 69.9
2008 238 17.2 13.8 69.3
2009 242 15.5 15.6 75.2
2010 237 18.7 12.6 75.1
2011 231 16.6 13.8 74.9
2012 243 17.5 13.8 80.7
2013 226 14.2 15.9 77
2014 225 12.7 17.6 74.2
2015 237 13.0 18.2 76.8
2016 248 14.0 17.7 75
2017 219 14.9 14.6 98.6
2018 245 14.8 16.4 98.8
2019 255 15.2 16.7 98.8
2020 245 17.8 13.7 98.8
2021 247 18.1 13.6 98.8
2022 239 17.3 13.7 98.7
2023 244 17.3 14.0 100

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 255 14.6 17.4 n/a
1991 222 13.4 16.5 n/a
1992 228 14.6 15.6 58.3
1993 255 15.4 16.6 59.2
1994 240 14.1 17.0 58.8
1995 319 14.7 21.7 61.1
1996 319 14.7 21.7 61.1
1997 309 14.1 21.9 64.7
1998 305 15.9 19.2 63
1999 281 15.9 17.7 74.7
2000 299 16.0 18.7 71.2
2001 306 15.0 20.4 71.6
2002 334 18.3 18.3 75.1
2003 334 18.3 18.3 75.1
2004 269 18.1 14.9 75.5
2005 272 13.8 19.7 64.3
2006 246 14.8 16.6 76.8
2007 239 14.4 16.6 69.9
2008 238 17.2 13.8 69.3
2009 242 15.5 15.6 75.2
2010 237 18.7 12.6 75.1
2011 231 16.6 13.8 74.9
2012 243 17.5 13.8 80.7
2013 226 14.2 15.9 77
2014 225 12.7 17.6 74.2
2015 237 13.0 18.2 76.8
2016 248 14.0 17.7 75
2017 219 14.9 14.6 98.6
2018 245 14.8 16.4 98.8
2019 255 15.2 16.7 98.8
2020 245 17.8 13.7 98.8
2021 247 18.1 13.6 98.8
2022 239 17.3 13.7 98.7
2023 244 17.3 14.0 100

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 Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,300
2018 $7,628
2019 $8,761
2020 $9,186
2021 $9,735
2022 $9,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake 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 161st of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 42nd of 243 Middle schools
 43.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Middle School)44.756.3
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)36.841.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Middle School)34.465.4
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)30.337.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Lake Middle School)58.283.6
 25.4%
   5th Grade Science (Scott County School District)47.964.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Middle School)30.842.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)2738.1
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Middle School)33.463.5
 30.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)30.642.4
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Middle School)40.856.5
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)29.235.2
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Middle School)40.871
 30.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)36.148.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Middle School)27.143.2
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)24.731.8
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Middle School)27.162.7
 35.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)24.231.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Lake Middle School)3968.7
 29.7%
   8th Grade Science (Scott County School District)38.345.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students255244
 4.3%
African American111112
 0.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White135120
 11.1%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%100%
 1.2%

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Students at Lake Middle School are 49% White, 46% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Lake Middle School ranks 46th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Lake Middle School.


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

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