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Lakeside Middle School

Public | 5-7 | 732 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted August 25, 2008

My daughter spent the best 2 years in this school. Teachers have indivivuap appraoch to each student. Students are taught respect and knowledge. We gonna miss this school. And after the Lakeside middle i could not find a school nearly as best as this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2008

This is are daughter's third year @ Lake Side Middle School.They are a Golden Apple School for a reson.It shows in the staff and the students as well.Parents,students and staff all work together to give the students the very best .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2008

I love this school. The teachers are great. They don't just use textbooks. They also use activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 3, 2007

I love this school.The teachers are great.The food is great too. I reather go there then any other school.
—Submitted by a student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 75% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 67%
Black 8% 22%
Hispanic 6% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1110 South Lakeshore Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 262-6244

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