Summary:
The Lakewood School District in Washington has only one middle school, Lakewood Middle School, which serves 599 students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup of 56.09% White, 23.21% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.
Lakewood Middle School's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (35.05%), Math (24.53%), and Science (34.67%) all well below the Washington state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 385 out of 541 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 413 out of 535 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with other middle schools in the state.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student ($15,493) and student-teacher ratio (19.3), these investments do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The high percentage of students (50.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school may be serving a predominantly low-income student population, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance.
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