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Lakeside Middle School

455 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 839 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lakeside Middle School's student population of 839 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#522 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lakeside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lakeside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakeside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Middle School's ranking?
Lakeside Middle School is ranked #522 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lakeside Middle School often compared to?
Lakeside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Glen Middle School, Carolina Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
839 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lakeside Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Lexington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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