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Lakewood Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 816 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

The teachers and principal are positive and try to pass along their positive attitude to the kids there! They help the kids learn how to get along with others and build confidence in themselves!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

We have great teachers and staff who support our students and helps them achieve a higher standard of education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2009

the reason im giving this school a 3 out of 5 is because it is very well made new school i love that is very modern and acomdates everyone. But it's student body criticises against other religons (jewish) islamic) seeing how most of it is christan belifes Love the teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2008

this school is the best one any parnt could wish for. it helps out.
—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 83% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 79% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 78% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2009.

247 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
African American89%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities90%
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students90%
African American82%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities83%
Proficient in English86%

U.S. History and Government

All Students76%
African American71%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities46%
Proficient in English52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
African American68%
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities68%
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students83%
African American74%
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities69%
Proficient in English60%

Science

All Students85%
African American74%
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities75%
Proficient in English60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
African American53%
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnic71%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities77%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students85%
African American71%
Hispanic75%
Multi-ethnic94%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities63%
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students92%
African American77%
Hispanic93%
Multi-ethnic94%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities87%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

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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 69% 71%
Hispanic 15% 14%
Black 13% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1135 Lakewood Circle
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-4000

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