Lakeside Middle

Summary:

Lakeside Middle is a public middle school in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving 513 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Albemarle County Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Lakeside Middle consistently performs above state and district averages in academic assessments.

Lakeside Middle's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 96.25% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Geometry, compared to 95.96% for the Albemarle County district and 96.66% for the state of Virginia. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of specific student subgroups, ranking highly among Virginia middle schools for Asian, African American, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and disabled students.

Lakeside Middle's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, is impressive, especially considering its relatively low per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Leslie H. Walton Middle and Buford Middle. This suggests that Lakeside Middle is efficiently allocating its resources and implementing effective teaching practices to support the academic success of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2801 Powell Creek Drive
       Charlottesville, VA  22911-7402


(434) 975-0599

District: Albemarle County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,739 Help


Students who attend Lakeside Middle usually attend:

High:    Albemarle High

Feeder schools for Lakeside Middle:

Elementary:    Baker-Butler Elementary
    Hollymead Elementary
    Stony Point Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
Asian:
11.9%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeside Middle ranks better than 81.1% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.02. (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 Lakeside Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Albemarle County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Middle is $8,739. 2 middle schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Middle 79th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Lakeside Middle in the ranking list.)

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Albemarle County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Albemarle County Public Schools 44th of 130 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.63 52nd 340 84.7%
2006 81.79 23rd 383 94.0%
2007 78.41 26th 387 93.3%
2008 72.91 48th 391 87.7%
2009 75.48 29th 390 92.6%
2010 73.00 52nd 408 87.3%
2011 79.64 23rd 413 94.4%
2012 75.95 39th 413 90.6%
2013 77.92 43rd 416 89.7%
2014 65.51 91st 416 78.1%
2015 61.69 131st 412 68.2%
2016 63.23 113th 409 72.4%
2017 54.40 179th 415 56.9%
2018 59.80 138th 413 66.6%
2019 53.53 200th 424 52.8%
2021 75.96 50th 419 88.1%
2022 74.28 67th 415 83.9%
2023 77.55 79th 422 81.3%
2024 76.02 79th 417 81.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.50 64th 231 72.3%
2024 65.62 70th 237 70.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.45 6th 122 95.1%
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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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.37 166th 402 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.36 101st 411 75.4%
2024 75.51 75th 407 81.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.03 47th 278 83.1%
2024 87.67 14th 281 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.69 57th 409 86.1%
2024 77.61 67th 407 83.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.58 53rd 132 59.8%
2024 68.75 30th 128 76.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.14 114th 298 61.7%
2024 69.31 76th 299 74.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.86 152nd 275 44.7%
2024 59.85 98th 272 64.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.05 43rd 402 89.3%
2024 76.95 50th 396 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Lakeside Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 7, 2009

Open Quote This school is one of two school and the only middle school that did not pass AYP. The are disconnected with the community and the communities goals for a middle school located in rural/suburban area. Close Quote



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
1995 452 46 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1996 452 46 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1997 505 67 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 487 65 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 545 60 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 513 75 22 7 1 n/a n/a -4 614
2001 520 89 24 10 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2002 531 107 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2003 531 107 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2004 527 105 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 547 102 35 7 2 n/a n/a 1 694
2006 523 96 45 11 1 n/a n/a 1 677
2007 466 58 45 18 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 447 46 33 22 1 n/a n/a 6 555
2009 461 46 33 26 0 n/a n/a 3 569
2010 446 61 36 20 1 n/a n/a 2 566
2011 468 47 32 32 2 1 23 0 605
2012 451 48 34 29 3 2 29 0 596
2013 456 45 44 29 2 1 32 0 609
2014 429 43 42 37 0 0 33 0 584
2015 406 44 56 41 0 1 36 0 584
2016 419 47 55 43 1 1 41 0 607
2017 392 47 63 38 1 0 33 0 574
2018 414 52 57 43 1 0 34 0 601
2019 390 59 58 54 1 0 28 0 590
2020 383 57 54 66 3 0 33 0 596
2021 379 48 52 58 2 0 40 0 579
2022 348 35 55 59 1 0 47 0 545
2023 315 37 61 61 0 0 39 0 513

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 515 n/a 0.0 4.9
1996 515 n/a 0.0 4.9
1997 591 n/a 0.0 5.6
1998 575 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 629 40.0 15.7 7.8
2000 614 n/a 0.0 10.4
2001 644 43.8 14.7 12
2002 665 51.0 13.0 15.2
2003 665 51.0 13.0 15.2
2004 662 52.0 12.7 13.9
2005 694 52.0 13.3 18
2006 677 49.0 13.8 16.4
2007 587 43.8 13.4 11.8
2008 555 31.8 17.5 9.8
2009 569 31.5 18.1 9.9
2010 566 30.8 18.3 13.3
2011 605 33.4 18.1 13.1
2012 596 40.3 14.7 13.6
2013 609 39.0 15.5 13.3
2014 584 41.0 14.2 12.3
2015 584 43.0 13.5 17
2016 607 42.0 14.4 15.2
2017 574 40.7 14.0 15.2
2018 601 41.3 14.5 17.3
2019 590 41.6 14.1 18.3
2020 596 39.0 15.2 19.8
2021 579 38.0 15.2 n/a
2022 545 36.2 15.0 21.7
2023 513 38.2 13.4 23

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
1995 515 n/a 0.0 4.9
1996 515 n/a 0.0 4.9
1997 591 n/a 0.0 5.6
1998 575 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 629 40.0 15.7 7.8
2000 614 n/a 0.0 10.4
2001 644 43.8 14.7 12
2002 665 51.0 13.0 15.2
2003 665 51.0 13.0 15.2
2004 662 52.0 12.7 13.9
2005 694 52.0 13.3 18
2006 677 49.0 13.8 16.4
2007 587 43.8 13.4 11.8
2008 555 31.8 17.5 9.8
2009 569 31.5 18.1 9.9
2010 566 30.8 18.3 13.3
2011 605 33.4 18.1 13.1
2012 596 40.3 14.7 13.6
2013 609 39.0 15.5 13.3
2014 584 41.0 14.2 12.3
2015 584 43.0 13.5 17
2016 607 42.0 14.4 15.2
2017 574 40.7 14.0 15.2
2018 601 41.3 14.5 17.3
2019 590 41.6 14.1 18.3
2020 596 39.0 15.2 19.8
2021 579 38.0 15.2 n/a
2022 545 36.2 15.0 21.7
2023 513 38.2 13.4 23

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 Lakeside Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $151 (1.6%) $9,575 (98.4%) $9,726
2020 $440 (5.1%) $8,153 (94.9%) $8,593
2021 $504 (5.8%) $8,235 (94.2%) $8,739

Data source: Virginia 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 200th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 79th of 422 Middle schools
 28.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)8486.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)7768.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Lakeside Middle)8680.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7870.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)8568
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)8352.6
 30.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Lakeside Middle)8488.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)8177.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Lakeside Middle)7771.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Albemarle County Public Schools)7564.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle)5840.4
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)6737.8
 29.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Lakeside Middle)7972.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Albemarle County Public Schools)7668.9
 7.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Lakeside Middle)8379.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7977.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Lakeside Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Albemarle County Public Schools)8084
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lakeside Middle)9795
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Albemarle County Public Schools)8877
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590513
 13.1%
African American5937
 37.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5861
 5.2%
Hispanic5461
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White390315
 19.2%
Two or More Races2839
 39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%23%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Middle

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

Students at Lakeside Middle are 61% White, 12% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Lakeside Middle.

Lakeside Middle ranks 79th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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