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Lake City Middle School

Q: Is Lake City Middle School a good school?

Lake City Middle School ranks 562 nd of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

562^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Lake City Middle School is a public middle school in Lake City, Florida, serving 941 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Columbia District, which is ranked 34 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's strengths is its consistent performance on certain test score metrics, outpacing the district and state in End-of-Course Algebra 1, Civics, and 8th Grade Science. However, Lake City Middle School lags behind in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Math on the FAST assessments. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 39.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Richardson Sixth Grade Academy, also part of the Columbia District, has lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to Lake City Middle School. Despite these challenges, Lake City Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and the school's increased spending per student and improved student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to enhancing the learning environment and supporting student success.

809

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,858

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

843 SW Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025

(386) 758-4800

District: Columbia

Students who attend Lake City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Columbia High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.5%

African American:

28.8%

Hispanic:

10.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2014 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg56%

Florida avg57%

562^nd of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 67Columbia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	562 of 1205	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.3	606 of 1196	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	572 of 1177	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	530 of 1148	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.4	419 of 1136	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.5	529 of 1099	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	553 of 1035	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	63.8	340 of 1031	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.4	388 of 997	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.6	379 of 999	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.9	396 of 956	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.4	378 of 897	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.0	363 of 891	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.6	347 of 839	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.3	320 of 780	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.1	326 of 740	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.0	340 of 736	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.9	369 of 675	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.1	312 of 602	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	58.3	259 of 593	56.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 177%+17 vs state

Civics65%-6 vs state

Science54%+5 vs state

Math54%~ state avg

English Language Arts51%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake City Middle School	Public	7-8	843 SW Arlington Blvd	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 758-4800	809	43	18.6	52.3%	425 (52.5%)	233 (28.8%)	87 (10.8%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.9%)	52.3	562^nd of 1205 public middle schools	53.4%		49.3	606^th of 1196 public middle schools	49.3%	44		55.0	47.0		61.0	41.0	54.0	77.0	65.0	$9,858	$1,132	$8,725
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy	Public	6	646 SE Pennsylvania St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8130	455	27	16.8	55.2%	216 (47.5%)	148 (32.5%)	43 (9.5%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.6%)								(n/a)	57.0			56.0						$10,049	$1,036	$9,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake City Middle School

How many students attend Lake City Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 809 students attended Lake City Middle School.

What district is Lake City Middle School in?

Columbia

What high school do graduates of Lake City Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lake City Middle School usually go on to attend Columbia High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake City Middle School?

Students at Lake City Middle School are 53% White, 29% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Lake City Middle School a good school?

Lake City Middle School ranks 562^nd of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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