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Lakewood Middle School

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Lakewood Middle School is a public middle school located in Buchanan, Tennessee, serving 249 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 26th out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lakewood Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state and county averages in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies proficiency. The school has maintained a top 25-30% statewide ranking over the past decade, with its ranking improving from 232nd in 2018-2019 to 125th in 2022-2023. Notably, Lakewood Middle School's female students and white students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% and top 30-35% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively. The school also supports the academic success of special education and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25-30% of Tennessee middle schools for these subgroups.

While Lakewood Middle School's student population is overwhelmingly white, which differs significantly from the more diverse W.O. Inman Middle School in the nearby Paris district, the school's consistent academic excellence and its ability to support the success of various student subgroups are noteworthy strengths. The increased investment in the school's resources, with spending per student rising from $8,978 in 2018-2019 to $10,664 in 2020-2021, may have contributed to its sustained high performance, even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6745 Highway 79 North
       Buchanan, TN  38024

(731) 644-1600

District: Henry County


Students who attend Lakewood Middle School usually attend:

High:    Henry County High School

Feeder schools for Lakewood Middle School:

Elementary:    Lakewood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakewood Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 47th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakewood Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lakewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.98 130th 435 70.1%
2011 69.14 134th 462 71.0%
2012 70.39 136th 466 70.8%
2013 77.77 76th 475 84.0%
2014 72.67 87th 485 82.1%
2015 78.02 72nd 492 85.4%
2017 45.17 222nd 362 38.7%
2018 59.56 180th 563 68.0%
2019 51.84 232nd 574 59.6%
2021 60.39 174th 576 69.8%
2022 73.83 101st 569 82.2%
2023 72.49 125th 594 79.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.35 82nd 260 68.5%
2023 39.81 134th 288 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.60 116th 481 75.9%
2019 52.85 183rd 490 62.7%
2021 56.05 142nd 483 70.6%
2022 70.36 77th 495 84.4%
2023 56.90 158th 514 69.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.30 279th 529 47.3%
2021 54.95 202nd 538 62.5%
2022 72.23 103rd 552 81.3%
2023 75.96 97th 560 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.70 186th 523 64.4%
2021 63.31 138th 529 73.9%
2022 69.81 111th 540 79.4%
2023 63.21 164th 557 70.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lakewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.94 213th 481 55.7%
2019 43.42 255th 484 47.3%
2021 53.56 193rd 496 61.1%
2022 65.07 131st 500 73.8%
2023 61.94 159th 503 68.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakewood Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 294 294
2006 282 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 293 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 273 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 264 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 286 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 258 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 264
2012 267 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 269
2013 295 4 0 6 1 0 2 0 308
2014 290 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 296
2015 267 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 272
2016 263 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 269
2017 283 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 290
2018 285 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 293
2019 276 8 1 4 0 0 3 0 292
2020 262 4 0 5 0 0 5 0 276
2021 234 5 0 7 0 0 7 0 253
2022 250 0 2 7 0 0 9 0 268
2023 227 0 3 9 0 1 9 0 249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakewood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 294 n/a n/a n/a
2006 289 19.0 15.2 n/a
2007 299 18.0 16.6 44.8
2008 281 17.5 16.1 50.9
2009 268 21.0 12.8 55.2
2010 293 20.2 14.5 53.2
2011 264 17.0 15.5 56.8
2012 269 17.7 15.1 46.8
2013 308 19.0 16.2 53.9
2014 296 17.0 17.4 47
2015 272 18.0 15.1 54.4
2016 269 18.0 14.9 55.4
2017 290 17.0 17.0 n/a
2018 293 18.0 16.2 n/a
2019 292 19.0 15.3 n/a
2020 276 19.0 14.5 45.7
2021 253 16.0 15.8 n/a
2022 268 18.5 14.4 n/a
2023 249 16.8 14.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakewood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 294 n/a n/a n/a
2006 289 19.0 15.2 n/a
2007 299 18.0 16.6 44.8
2008 281 17.5 16.1 50.9
2009 268 21.0 12.8 55.2
2010 293 20.2 14.5 53.2
2011 264 17.0 15.5 56.8
2012 269 17.7 15.1 46.8
2013 308 19.0 16.2 53.9
2014 296 17.0 17.4 47
2015 272 18.0 15.1 54.4
2016 269 18.0 14.9 55.4
2017 290 17.0 17.0 n/a
2018 293 18.0 16.2 n/a
2019 292 19.0 15.3 n/a
2020 276 19.0 14.5 45.7
2021 253 16.0 15.8 n/a
2022 268 18.5 14.4 n/a
2023 249 16.8 14.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakewood Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $796 (8.9%) $7,550 (84.1%) $8,978
2020 $864 (8.9%) $8,231 (84.4%) $9,749
2021 $1,398 (13.1%) $8,653 (81.1%) $10,664
2022 $1,650 (15.3%) $8,412 (78.0%) $10,791
2023 $2,096 (18.1%) $9,011 (77.9%) $11,563

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 232nd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 125th of 594 Middle schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Middle School)22.451.5
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)29.150
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Middle School)29.439.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)27.943.2
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood Middle School)28.241.2
 13%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Henry County)25.843.8
 18%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Middle School)33.353.9
 20.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)29.850.9
 21.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Middle School)3933.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)31.937.1
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood Middle School)6658
 8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Henry County)5156.6
 5.6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Middle School)10.762.7
 52%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)24.758.2
 33.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Middle School)2533.7
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)26.531.1
 4.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood Middle School)53.145.8
 7.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Henry County)46.446.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lakewood Middle School)23.456.3
 32.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Henry County)35.251.6
 16.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakewood Middle School)31.535.4
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Henry County)3040.1
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Lakewood Middle School)50.549
 1.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Henry County)4149.3
 8.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students292249
 14.7%
African American80
 100%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander01
White276227
 17.8%
Two or More Races39
 200%




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In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Lakewood Middle School.

Students at Lakewood Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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