Summary:
The city of Lakeland, Tennessee is home to two exceptional public schools: Lakeland Preparatory School, a middle school, and Lakeland Elementary School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in the state, with Lakeland Elementary School ranking 23rd out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and Lakeland Preparatory School ranking 42nd out of 583 Tennessee middle schools in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Lakeland Preparatory School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with 56.6% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 58.9% in English language arts across all grades. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked in the top 10% of Tennessee middle schools over the past three years. Lakeland Elementary School has even stronger academic results, with 86.4% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 75% in English language arts. The elementary school has been ranked in the top 3% of Tennessee elementary schools and also holds a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates of 18.9% in the 2023-2024 academic year, indicating a high level of student engagement and attendance. While the data does not provide specific information on free/reduced lunch rates, the higher spending per student at Lakeland Elementary School ($11,825) compared to Lakeland Preparatory School ($11,190) may suggest a focus on equity and ensuring adequate resources for the elementary school population. Overall, the data paints a picture of two exceptional schools in the Lakeland district that are consistently delivering high-quality education and achieving outstanding academic results.
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