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Lakeside Junior High School

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Lakeside Junior High School ranks 330 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

330^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Lakeside Junior High School in Orange Park, FL, serves 865 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Clay County School District, a 4-star district ranked 17th in Florida.

Lakeside Junior High is a strong school with a notable strength in advanced math. Its students achieve exceptional proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (95%) and Geometry (100%), outperforming every nearby school, including the elite 5-star schools in St. Johns County like Fruit Cove Middle School and Switzerland Point Middle School. However, the school shows a "tale of two schools" in math: while its top students excel, proficiency in grade-level math for 7th graders (59%) is only slightly above the state average. The school has also seen a steady decline in its state ranking over the past five years, dropping from the 90th percentile to the 73rd percentile. This trend coincides with a sharp increase in economic disadvantage, as the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch rose from 43% to 58% in just two years.

Compared to nearby schools, Lakeside stands out dramatically. Just 1.5 miles away, Orange Park Junior High School is a struggling 2-star school with significantly lower proficiency in every subject—for example, 66% of Lakeside 8th graders are proficient in ELA versus 46% at Orange Park. Lakeside also outperforms Oakleaf Junior High in most subjects. A key concern is chronic absenteeism, which has hovered around 27-30% in recent years—more than double the rate of the top St. Johns County schools. This is a critical area for improvement, as high absenteeism is a strong predictor of lower academic achievement. Overall, Lakeside remains a solid choice for families, especially those seeking a strong advanced math program, but the school faces challenges that require attention to reverse its recent decline.

865

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,887

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2750 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073

(904) 336-5575

District: Clay

Feeder schools for Lakeside Junior High School:

Elementary:	Lakeside Elementary School
	Montclair Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

Hispanic:

18.6%

African American:

12.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg66%

Florida avg61%

330^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Middle Schools in the Clay

17^th of 70Clay 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
2026	69.8	330 of 1216	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	75.9	265 of 1205	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	220 of 1196	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	169 of 1177	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	86.4	121 of 1148	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.5	115 of 1136	89.9%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	176 of 1099	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	198 of 1035	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	81.3	174 of 1031	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	81.4	170 of 997	82.9%	★★★★☆
2014	83.4	129 of 999	87.1%	★★★★☆
2013	82.9	130 of 956	86.4%	★★★★☆
2012	83.4	121 of 897	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	84.7	104 of 891	88.3%	★★★★☆
2010	82.6	114 of 839	86.4%	★★★★☆
2009	83.9	98 of 780	87.4%	★★★★☆
2008	82.7	105 of 740	85.8%	★★★★☆
2007	85.4	85 of 736	88.5%	★★★★☆
2006	79.2	116 of 675	82.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 195%+32 vs state

Civics85%+8 vs state

Math69%+12 vs state

Science68%+16 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	6-8	2750 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5575	865	52	16.5	58.0%	499 (57.7%)	108 (12.5%)	161 (18.6%)	18 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	74 (8.6%)	69.8	330^th of 1216 public middle schools	72.9%		75.9	265^th of 1205 public middle schools	78.0%	65		64.0	66.0		59.0	75.0	68.0	95.0	100.0		85.0	$10,887	$502	$10,384
Orange Park Junior High School	Public	7-8	1500 Gano Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5975	832	43	19.3	66.8%	278 (33.4%)	252 (30.3%)	206 (24.8%)	20 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	70 (8.4%)	43.6	719^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.9%		44.3	677^th of 1205 public middle schools	43.8%	42		53.0	46.0		40.0	65.0	50.0	91.0	95.0		74.0	$9,798	$767	$9,030
Oakleaf Junior High	Public	6-8	4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5775	906	58	15.6	54.3%	246 (27.2%)	368 (40.6%)	179 (19.8%)	35 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	72 (7.9%)	56.8	518^th of 1216 public middle schools	57.4%		70.7	318^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.6%	200	68.0	67.0	65.0	48.0	51.0	64.0	58.0	96.0	98.0		86.0	$10,532	$333	$10,199
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	4815 Wesconnett Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1000	893	40	22.3	62.6%	126 (14.1%)	493 (55.2%)	192 (21.5%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	60 (6.7%)	12.7	1104^th of 1216 public middle schools	9.2%		12.7	1089^th of 1205 public middle schools	9.6%	15	31.0	33.0	33.0	35.0	39.0	30.0	23.0	75.0		89.0	58.0	$9,169	$1,175	$7,994
Lake Asbury Junior High School	Public	6-8	2851 Sandridge Rd	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5375	940	62	15.1	50.1%	632 (67.2%)	92 (9.8%)	140 (14.9%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (6.8%)	63.4	419^th of 1216 public middle schools	65.5%		74.5	275^th of 1205 public middle schools	77.2%	144	68.0	58.0	64.0	72.0	42.0	82.0	65.0	94.0	94.0		90.0	$10,978	$470	$10,508
School Of Success Academy-Sos	Public, Charter	6-8	6974 Wilson Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-0880	145	11	13.1	73.1%	7 (4.8%)	96 (66.2%)	24 (16.6%)	12 (8.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	26.4	967^th of 1216 public middle schools	20.5%		13.1	1081^st of 1205 public middle schools	10.3%	114	46.0	49.0	43.0	27.0	29.0	52.0	39.0	92.0			68.0	$11,744	$971	$10,773
Switzerland Point Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Greenbriar Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8650	1,282	64	20.0	7.1%	930 (72.5%)	61 (4.8%)	155 (12.1%)	64 (5.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (5.2%)	88.6	86^th of 1216 public middle schools	92.9%		89.8	81^st of 1205 public middle schools	93.3%	5	83.0	83.0	83.0	90.0	80.0	83.0	79.0	99.0	98.0	100.0	94.0	$8,341	$416	$7,926
Lake Shore Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2519 Bayview Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7440	748	44	17.0	67.9%	109 (14.6%)	489 (65.4%)	103 (13.8%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.7%)	16.3	1072^nd of 1216 public middle schools	11.8%		18.9	1026^th of 1205 public middle schools	14.9%	46	34.0	27.0	39.0	40.0	26.0	50.0	28.0	81.0			62.0	$12,467	$1,785	$10,684
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2710 Dupont Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5200	579	33	17.5	50.9%	98 (16.9%)	200 (34.5%)	215 (37.1%)	39 (6.7%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.9%)	10.5	1114^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.4%		11.5	1099^th of 1205 public middle schools	8.8%	15	25.0	29.0	33.0	25.0	38.0	32.0	19.0	70.0		81.0	45.0	$11,179	$1,599	$9,579
Mandarin Middle School	Public	6-8	5100 Hood Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 292-0555	1,118	51	21.9	27.6%	576 (51.5%)	193 (17.3%)	238 (21.3%)	29 (2.6%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.5%)	51.1	603^rd of 1216 public middle schools	50.4%		49.8	597^th of 1205 public middle schools	50.5%	6	57.0	67.0	60.0	62.0	29.0	70.0	48.0	85.0	95.0	88.0	83.0	$10,126	$1,530	$8,595

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Junior High School

What district is Lakeside Junior High School in?

Clay

How many students attend Lakeside Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 865 students attended Lakeside Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside Junior High School?

Students at Lakeside Junior High School are 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Lakeside Junior High School a good school?

Lakeside Junior High School ranks 330^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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