Serving 1,052 students in grades 6-8, Chain Of Lakes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Chain Of Lakes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chain Of Lakes Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chain Of Lakes Middle School?
1,052 students attend Chain Of Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Chain Of Lakes Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chain Of Lakes Middle School?
Chain Of Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chain Of Lakes Middle School offer ?
Chain Of Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chain Of Lakes Middle School part of?
My child has attended Chain of Lakes for the last 3 years (grades 6-8) and has had a very positive experience. He has had all amazing and knowledgeable teachers. Caring staff and administration. I am so happy Chain of Lakes was our option for middle school. They offer many programs that other local middle schools cannot. I have nothing accolades for COLMS.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
44/14/2018
This is a good school with a few problems here and there. Both of our children have had basically positive experiences in their time at the school, but this year has been very challenging as far as the high school math class is concerned. The principal needs to better address this issue with a high school credit at stake. Testing seems to take up much more time than it should, but the school seems to do a good job preparing students for the standardized tests. The teachers have basically been helpful and interested in helping the kids learn. The gifted teacher has been a very positive influence on my children's growth as students and people and we are very thankful for their time in that class. Overall the time at COLMS has been good for our children and prepared them for their move to high school.
- Posted by Parent - COLMS parent
59/9/2017
The music and gifted programs are amazing, but there are some weird rules as to how and where we can walk to our classes? Other than that, teachers are helpful, staff is aswell! I have no clue about what amber is talking about, ask a student, and they will disagree.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Attendant of COLMS
22/24/2016
This school has a corrupt, and abusive administration. The teachers and staff are great! Even the secretaries and nurse have it together. If the administration were replaced, this school would be really awesome, actually. Too bad.
- Posted by Parent - amber
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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