Lakeland Preparatory School

Summary:

Lakeland Preparatory School is a public middle school located in Lakeland, Tennessee, serving grades 5-9 with a total enrollment of 1,094 students. The school is part of the Lakeland District, which is ranked 3rd out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeland Preparatory School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Tennessee, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were 64.1%, compared to the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in specific student subgroups, such as Special Education students (ranked 7th out of 288 TN middle schools in 2022-2023) and Gifted and Talented students (ranked 4th out of 17 TN middle schools in 2022-2023). Additionally, Lakeland Preparatory School serves a more racially and socioeconomically diverse student population than the surrounding schools, such as Raleigh Egypt Middle School, Craigmont Middle, and Mt. Pisgah Middle/High, which have significantly lower academic performance and serve student populations with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students.

Lakeland Preparatory School's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and effective support systems make it a standout institution in the region, offering valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve their educational outcomes. The school's success in serving a diverse student population and achieving exceptional academic results suggests that it may be a model for other schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the surrounding areas to emulate.


Detail:

Public 5-10

 5020 Lions Crest DR
       Lakeland, TN  38002


(901) 867-5412

District: Lakeland

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Feeder schools for Lakeland Preparatory School:

Elementary:    Lakeland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,094

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.1%
African American:
12.4%
Hispanic:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Lakeland Preparatory School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland Preparatory School 60th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Lakeland Preparatory School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland 3rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeland Preparatory School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.80 29th 574 94.9%
2021 90.67 32nd 576 94.4%
2022 86.68 42nd 569 92.6%
2023 88.89 47th 594 92.1%
2024 84.55 60th 587 89.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.40 62nd 222 72.1%
2021 69.65 24th 238 89.9%
2022 88.93 8th 260 96.9%
2023 88.85 7th 288 97.6%
2024 82.56 17th 299 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.94 55th 490 88.8%
2021 69.89 72nd 483 85.1%
2022 79.90 42nd 495 91.5%
2023 81.64 39th 514 92.4%
2024 79.57 47th 510 90.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.18 23rd 529 95.7%
2021 90.11 32nd 538 94.1%
2022 84.79 45th 552 91.8%
2023 86.73 50th 560 91.1%
2024 81.95 70th 554 87.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.67 8th 35 77.1%
2021 71.00 14th 39 64.1%
2022 68.69 7th 23 69.6%
2023 73.39 4th 17 76.5%
2024 79.50 1st 15 93.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.18 1st 20 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.20 31st 523 94.1%
2021 88.06 37th 529 93.0%
2022 85.01 44th 540 91.9%
2023 88.29 38th 557 93.2%
2024 84.36 55th 560 90.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.69 11th 55 80.0%
2021 58.86 29th 62 53.2%
2022 66.87 24th 62 61.3%
2023 64.95 22nd 56 60.7%
2024 52.17 34th 65 47.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.73 31st 293 89.4%
2021 79.31 31st 277 88.8%
2022 70.35 54th 299 81.9%
2023 81.79 36th 316 88.6%
2024 82.95 39th 318 87.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.32 38th 228 83.3%
2021 81.57 25th 261 90.4%
2022 57.88 83rd 275 69.8%
2023 71.59 61st 285 78.6%
2024 73.17 58th 285 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeland Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.37 28th 484 94.2%
2021 90.07 34th 496 93.1%
2022 85.47 46th 500 90.8%
2023 87.15 48th 503 90.5%
2024 81.03 70th 504 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

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Enrollment information for Lakeland Preparatory School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 514 82 44 64 3 2 12 0 721
2019 546 89 52 82 2 2 18 0 791
2020 603 80 56 95 3 1 19 0 857
2021 584 87 55 99 2 1 27 0 855
2022 554 98 62 95 1 1 43 0 854
2023 701 136 74 129 1 0 53 0 1094

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeland Preparatory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 721 33.8 21.3 n/a
2019 791 43.3 18.2 n/a
2020 857 47.5 18.0 16.6
2021 855 53.0 16.1 n/a
2022 854 54.0 15.8 n/a
2023 1094 69.1 15.8 n/a

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 Lakeland Preparatory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 721 33.8 21.3 n/a
2019 791 43.3 18.2 n/a
2020 857 47.5 18.0 16.6
2021 855 53.0 16.1 n/a
2022 854 54.0 15.8 n/a
2023 1094 69.1 15.8 n/a

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 Lakeland Preparatory School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $504 (6.2%) $7,404 (91.1%) $8,129
2020 $434 (5.1%) $7,962 (92.7%) $8,592
2021 $796 (8.6%) $8,195 (88.8%) $9,224
2022 $1,407 (13.3%) $8,924 (84.1%) $10,606
2023 $626 (5.8%) $9,830 (90.9%) $10,811

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Preparatory School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 47th of 594 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Preparatory School)85.769.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland)85.769.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Preparatory School)66.364.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland)66.364.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Preparatory School)72.562.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland)72.562.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Preparatory School)63.759.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland)63.759.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland Preparatory School)57.864.2
 6.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland)57.864.2
 6.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Preparatory School)56.758.7
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland)56.758.7
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Preparatory School)61.756.7
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland)61.756.7
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland Preparatory School)63.164.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland)63.164.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland Preparatory School)5049.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeland)5049.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Preparatory School)46.639.5
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland)46.639.5
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland Preparatory School)65.773.1
 7.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland)65.773.1
 7.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lakeland Preparatory School)67.260.7
 6.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lakeland)73.667.3
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakeland Preparatory School)59.854.9
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lakeland)63.160.4
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Lakeland Preparatory School)6267.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Lakeland)6267.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7911094
 38.3%
African American89136
 52.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5274
 42.3%
Hispanic82129
 57.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White546701
 28.4%
Two or More Races1853
 194.4%


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Students at Lakeland Preparatory School are 64% White, 12% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,094 students attended Lakeland Preparatory School.

Lakeland Preparatory School ranks 60th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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