Lakeside Middle

Summary:

Lakeside Middle is a public middle school located in Lexington, South Carolina, serving 839 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lexington 01 District, which is ranked 19 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside Middle consistently outperforms the Lexington 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 98.1% of Lakeside Middle students were proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 77.01% for the Lexington 01 district and 72.5% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 72.71% White, 9.42% African American, 6.79% Hispanic, and 6.56% Asian, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Lakeside Middle performs exceptionally well in several student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, ranking among the top middle schools in South Carolina for these subgroups.

Lakeside Middle's consistent high performance and exceptional outcomes for its diverse student population make it a standout institution within the Lexington 01 district and the state of South Carolina. The school outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, such as Meadow Glen Middle and Pleasant Hill Middle, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Northside Middle and R.H. Fulmer Middle, have lower academic performance and lower SchoolDigger ratings, highlighting the relative strength of Lakeside Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 455 Old Cherokee Road
       Lexington, SC  29072


(803) 821-3700

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,792 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  839

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
African American:
9.4%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeside Middle ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.11. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Middle is $13,792, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Lexington 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Middle 47th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Lakeside Middle in the ranking list.)

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Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeside Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 93.14 8th 225 96.4%
2004 93.38 7th 230 97.0%
2005 92.99 8th 230 96.5%
2006 92.45 7th 231 97.0%
2007 89.95 12th 236 94.9%
2008 87.92 14th 244 94.3%
2009 89.64 12th 249 95.2%
2010 89.70 13th 261 95.0%
2011 89.41 14th 269 94.8%
2012 87.65 17th 271 93.7%
2013 85.54 31st 276 88.8%
2014 86.38 29th 291 90.0%
2015 85.78 33rd 301 89.0%
2016 81.81 40th 303 86.8%
2017 82.33 46th 317 85.5%
2018 80.79 47th 303 84.5%
2019 83.47 47th 315 85.1%
2021 80.97 53rd 311 83.0%
2022 74.95 67th 310 78.4%
2023 85.28 44th 325 86.5%
2024 84.11 47th 325 85.5%
See the entire list of South Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.35 20th 117 82.9%
2024 90.47 9th 105 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.09 56th 280 80.0%
2019 76.44 48th 289 83.4%
2021 63.23 86th 288 70.1%
2022 53.89 113th 300 62.3%
2023 63.50 85th 313 72.8%
2024 62.93 85th 307 72.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.70 38th 281 86.5%
2019 82.63 47th 296 84.1%
2021 77.36 52nd 279 81.4%
2022 72.56 69th 290 76.2%
2023 84.96 40th 299 86.6%
2024 82.79 42nd 294 85.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.75 5th 194 97.4%
2019 91.33 9th 195 95.4%
2021 80.93 15th 164 90.9%
2022 69.44 30th 183 83.6%
2023 76.25 28th 187 85.0%
2024 76.39 20th 177 88.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.19 41st 179 77.1%
2022 70.18 50th 182 72.5%
2023 73.24 45th 185 75.7%
2024 66.17 73rd 183 60.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.66 51st 284 82.0%
2019 84.49 40th 296 86.5%
2021 82.99 40th 279 85.7%
2022 76.28 61st 292 79.1%
2023 83.65 44th 303 85.5%
2024 83.48 45th 294 84.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.50 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.11 25th 237 89.5%
2019 67.56 48th 252 81.0%
2021 59.39 68th 235 71.1%
2022 42.47 127th 249 49.0%
2023 78.73 33rd 253 87.0%
2024 53.46 96th 248 61.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.98 12th 139 91.4%
2023 85.02 15th 141 89.4%
2024 94.32 5th 144 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.57 77th 250 69.2%
2019 70.26 76th 258 70.5%
2021 67.15 76th 244 68.9%
2022 55.29 100th 249 59.8%
2023 69.68 73rd 260 71.9%
2024 68.14 74th 255 71.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1063 72 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1142
1989 1098 59 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1163
1990 1160 71 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1235
1991 1144 81 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1232
1992 1169 98 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1276
1993 952 87 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
1994 1048 77 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
1995 1208 83 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
1996 1208 83 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
1997 1240 88 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1346
1998 1291 88 10 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1403
1999 1402 88 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1508
2000 1441 115 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1592
2001 1339 103 25 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1479
2002 1332 135 29 20 2 n/a n/a 2 1520
2003 1332 135 29 20 2 n/a n/a 2 1520
2004 1416 128 28 33 1 n/a n/a 6 1612
2005 1496 136 35 41 2 n/a n/a 3 1713
2006 1521 117 34 40 4 n/a n/a 5 1721
2007 887 86 30 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1039
2008 860 114 29 44 3 n/a n/a 8 1058
2009 902 120 30 41 4 n/a n/a 6 1103
2010 935 141 40 47 4 n/a n/a 5 1172
2011 1136 141 46 62 4 2 25 0 1416
2012 1095 153 52 66 3 2 29 0 1400
2013 656 86 30 33 1 2 21 0 829
2014 628 91 25 38 0 1 22 0 805
2015 638 97 22 39 1 0 20 0 817
2016 668 94 20 36 1 0 17 0 836
2017 652 96 27 40 1 1 27 0 844
2018 712 121 39 47 1 0 27 0 947
2019 751 118 39 53 0 1 28 0 990
2020 463 78 30 42 0 1 30 0 644
2021 424 71 36 35 1 2 27 0 596
2022 436 78 39 36 3 4 23 0 619
2023 610 79 55 57 3 6 29 0 839

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1142 66.6 17.1 n/a
1989 1163 65.7 17.7 n/a
1990 1235 67.4 18.3 n/a
1991 1232 69.7 17.6 8.4
1992 1276 69.1 18.4 11.8
1993 1049 59.1 17.7 18.3
1994 1133 64.6 17.5 12.8
1995 1305 70.8 18.4 9.3
1996 1305 70.8 18.4 9.3
1997 1346 85.6 15.7 10
1998 1403 91.6 15.3 9
1999 1508 91.6 16.5 12.3
2000 1592 105.9 15.0 12.2
2001 1479 94.4 15.7 12.8
2002 1520 100.2 15.2 15.9
2003 1520 100.2 15.2 15.9
2004 1612 101.5 15.9 15.1
2005 1713 111.4 15.4 16.4
2006 1721 115.8 14.9 15.3
2007 1039 87.3 11.9 18.5
2008 1058 74.0 14.3 20.1
2009 1103 64.0 17.2 19.7
2010 1172 78.0 15.0 24.5
2011 1416 83.8 16.8 23
2012 1400 85.8 16.3 24.6
2013 829 62.6 13.2 24.8
2014 805 59.0 13.6 23
2015 817 62.0 13.1 25.1
2016 836 60.0 13.9 24.2
2017 844 57.5 14.6 25.6
2018 947 59.8 15.8 26.7
2019 990 61.8 16.0 23.6
2020 644 50.8 12.6 22
2021 596 42.1 14.1 23.5
2022 619 42.8 14.4 21.6
2023 839 61.8 13.5 19

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1142 66.6 17.1 n/a
1989 1163 65.7 17.7 n/a
1990 1235 67.4 18.3 n/a
1991 1232 69.7 17.6 8.4
1992 1276 69.1 18.4 11.8
1993 1049 59.1 17.7 18.3
1994 1133 64.6 17.5 12.8
1995 1305 70.8 18.4 9.3
1996 1305 70.8 18.4 9.3
1997 1346 85.6 15.7 10
1998 1403 91.6 15.3 9
1999 1508 91.6 16.5 12.3
2000 1592 105.9 15.0 12.2
2001 1479 94.4 15.7 12.8
2002 1520 100.2 15.2 15.9
2003 1520 100.2 15.2 15.9
2004 1612 101.5 15.9 15.1
2005 1713 111.4 15.4 16.4
2006 1721 115.8 14.9 15.3
2007 1039 87.3 11.9 18.5
2008 1058 74.0 14.3 20.1
2009 1103 64.0 17.2 19.7
2010 1172 78.0 15.0 24.5
2011 1416 83.8 16.8 23
2012 1400 85.8 16.3 24.6
2013 829 62.6 13.2 24.8
2014 805 59.0 13.6 23
2015 817 62.0 13.1 25.1
2016 836 60.0 13.9 24.2
2017 844 57.5 14.6 25.6
2018 947 59.8 15.8 26.7
2019 990 61.8 16.0 23.6
2020 644 50.8 12.6 22
2021 596 42.1 14.1 23.5
2022 619 42.8 14.4 21.6
2023 839 61.8 13.5 19

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $465 (4.5%) $257 (2.5%) $722 (7.0%) $8,359 (81.3%) $1,203 (11.7%) $9,562 (93.0%) $10,285
2020 $333 (3.3%) $246 (2.4%) $579 (5.7%) $8,514 (83.3%) $1,134 (11.1%) $9,647 (94.3%) $10,226
2021 $450 (3.6%) $224 (1.8%) $673 (5.3%) $10,640 (84.4%) $1,294 (10.3%) $11,934 (94.7%) $12,608
2022 $735 (5.7%) $361 (2.8%) $1,096 (8.5%) $10,528 (81.3%) $1,322 (10.2%) $11,850 (91.5%) $12,947
2023 $920 (6.7%) $459 (3.3%) $1,379 (10.0%) $10,771 (78.1%) $1,641 (11.9%) $12,412 (90.0%) $13,792

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 325 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Lakeside Middle)70.466.1
 4.3%
   6th Grade Science (Lexington 01)55.747
 8.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle)62.768.9
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)50.561.8
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)61.752.2
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)53.445
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle)63.361.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)48.354.3
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)51.849.6
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)39.136.1
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle)58.265.9
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)49.455.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)46.346.3
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)40.335.3
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lakeside Middle)98.5100
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lexington 01)76.472.3
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students990839
 15.3%
African American11879
 33.1%
American Indian03
Asian3955
 41%
Hispanic5357
 7.5%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White751610
 18.8%
Two or More Races2829
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.6%19%
 4.7%


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Students at Lakeside Middle are 73% White, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Lakeside Middle ranks 47th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 839 students attended Lakeside Middle.


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