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Lake Gibson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1225 students

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Posted April 17, 2010

It's a good school with teachers who care, a great administration, and a wonderful music program with great parent volunteers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2009

i did not like this school at all. most teacher's did not help you very much.There is not very much school funding and the bathroom's don't lock. this school is bad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 23, 2009

I really don't understand this school. All the hassle on FCAT is ridiculous and many of the teachers don't take the time to help. The students cause it to be even more chaotic. The low shool funds make things worse. I don't enjoy school at all and wish that I never left my school in Vegas.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2007

it is so wounderful and my son loves it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2007

My kid goes there. He transferred last year from lot and chiles middle school he loves it. I love it the teacher qualiuty is good so is the learning he has homework every night but overfilling like lcms and hes getting good grades and I think this school has the best fcat preperation in the city
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2007

this is a great school not many disipline problems all 3 kids went here a+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2006

It seems to be a good school, especially on paper...but when you see it in action it seems quite chaotic. The school emphisizes on passing your FCATs and not learning in a creative,nurturing environment! It is far from nurturing. My son still wants to attend dispite all the chaos...in fact friends of my son that go to Sleepy Hill Middle say they rather go to LGMS because theres too many rules at Sleepy Hill.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2006

For a public middle school, LGMS is actually a pretty good school. My daughter transferred from a local magnet school and is much happier with the friendliness of the staff and students. Also, they made an A this year! Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by Tonya, a parent


Posted October 5, 2005

This school does not offer sports to the children and does not have a gym. My child being a girl does like the school however. One nice thing is that it is right next to the high school so that when it is time to move up the kids get to stay in the same basic location.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2005

The school is mainly concerned with discipline. The 'good' smart kids get lost in the shuffle. Very disappointing! New to school and want to get this child into a Magnet School!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

411 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

362 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

363 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

360 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida 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 67% 46%
Black 17% 23%
Hispanic 12% 25%
Multiracial 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 17N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 83%N/A65%
Master's degree 17%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 8%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
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Phone: (863) 853-6151

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