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Lake Middle School

Q: Is Lake Middle School a good school?

Lake Middle School ranks 89 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Scott County School District in Mississippi. With 247 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from 1 to 4 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger rating system.

One of the key strengths of Lake Middle School is its consistently strong academic performance. The school outperforms the district and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Lake Middle School had significantly higher proficiency rates in MAAP Mathematics for grades 6-8 compared to the district and the state. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 94.5% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.

While Lake Middle School has maintained a strong academic record, the school faces the challenge of high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.9% to 33.6% in recent years. This is an area of concern that the school and Scott County School District should address, as chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Nevertheless, when compared to other nearby middle schools, Lake Middle School stands out as a higher-performing institution, particularly in its exceptional mathematics and science proficiency.

237

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,714

Per pupil spending ?

98.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092

(601) 775-3614

District: Scott County School District

Students who attend Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lake High School

Feeder schools for Lake Middle School:

Elementary:

Lake Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

African American:

46.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 83rd percentile in 2023 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 83rd-percentile peak (2023) to 67th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg45%

Mississippi avg52%

89^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 43 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Scott County School District

51^st of 130Scott County School District among Mississippi 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	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	66.3	89 of 266	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.7	46 of 264	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	42 of 243	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	58 of 257	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	62.9	95 of 257	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.9	161 of 264	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.7	182 of 252	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.5	171 of 272	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.2	157 of 260	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	25.0	203 of 266	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.6	132 of 264	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.5	117 of 269	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.6	110 of 270	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.0	47 of 264	82.2%	★★★★☆
2010	67.5	78 of 255	69.4%	★★★★☆
2009	76.7	44 of 247	82.2%	★★★★☆
2008	84.3	27 of 244	88.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I94%+27 vs state

Science63%~ state avg

Mathematics60%+9 vs state

English Language Arts40%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Lake Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Lake Middle School	Public	5-8	1770 East Scott Road	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3614	237	14	17.2	98.7%	109 (46.0%)	109 (46.0%)	10 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	66.3	89^th of 266 public middle schools	66.5%		79.7	46^th of 264 public middle schools	82.6%	43	44.7	44.2	45.5	28.1	40.4	60.5	69.7	64.8	94.5	66.0	60.5	$9,714
Hawkins Middle School	Public	5-8	803 Oak Street	Forest	39074	Scott County	Forest Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 469-1474	460	33	13.7	83.9%	37 (8.0%)	164 (35.7%)	244 (53.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	16.4	229^th of 266 public middle schools	13.9%		17.1	223^rd of 264 public middle schools	15.5%	6	29.1	19.8	14.4	21.1	32.2	31.3	24.0	26.8		40.9	42.3	$12,566
N H Pilate Middle School	Public	6-8	531 E. Church Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 683-3926	178	13	13.5	90.4%	6 (3.4%)	157 (88.2%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	30	186^th of 266 public middle schools	30.1%		34	174^th of 264 public middle schools	34.1%	12		26.5	21.9	22.2		42.9	38.3	44.5			51.1	$14,676
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School	Public	5-8	128 M.L. King Drive	Morton	39117	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 732-6977	486	28	17.2	99.4%	130 (26.7%)	138 (28.4%)	199 (40.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	17.4	223^rd of 266 public middle schools	16.2%		12.3	242^nd of 264 public middle schools	8.3%	19	37.5	35.4	17.0	21.2	25.0	37.4	22.5	23.0	81.8	37.6	32.5	$8,652
Union Middle School	Public	5-8	115 James Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-5303	286	20	14.2	99.0%	211 (73.8%)	62 (21.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	78.1	52^nd of 266 public middle schools	80.5%		79.6	47^th of 264 public middle schools	82.2%	5	59.0	54.0	41.1	59.4	66.2	66.2	66.7	52.7		77.3	74.3	$8,780

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Middle School

How many students attend Lake Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 237 students attended Lake Middle School.

Is Lake Middle School a good school?

Lake Middle School ranks 89^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Middle School?

Students at Lake Middle School are 46% White, 46% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Lake Middle School in?

Scott County School District

What high school do graduates of Lake Middle School attend?

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

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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