Lakewood Middle School is a public middle school in Marysville, Washington, serving 599 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
Lakewood Middle School struggles to support its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom quartile of Washington middle schools for Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as for students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, despite a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (50.25%) compared to many nearby schools. Nearby middle schools, such as North Lake Middle School, Stanwood Middle School, and Post Middle School, generally outperform Lakewood Middle School in academic measures.
Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,169 in 2019-2020 to $15,493 in 2021-2022, the increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes for Lakewood Middle School. The school's diverse student population and higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds may contribute to these challenges, which have persisted over time. Addressing the needs of underperforming student subgroups and implementing effective strategies to improve overall academic achievement should be the school's top priorities.
Lakewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Washington middle schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended Lakewood Middle School.
Lakewood School District
Students at Lakewood Middle School are 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
Students who attend Lakewood Middle School usually go on to attend Lakewood High School