Lakeside School Dist(garland) School District
School District · Hot Springs, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakeside School Dist(garland) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lakeside Junior High School
Hot Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeside Intermediate School
Hot Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeside Middle School
Hot Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#41 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,458
$948 vs Arkansas median
District size
3,364 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Lakeside School Dist(garland) ranks #41 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Lakeside School Dist(garland)'s schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lakeside Junior High School (8.8/10), Lakeside Intermediate School (7.5/10), and Lakeside Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakeside School Dist(garland)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Junior High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakeside Intermediate School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakeside Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeside High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakeside School Dist(garland)
Lakeside School Dist(garland) is a Hot Springs, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,364 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $11,458 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Lakeside School Dist(garland) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeside Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lakeside School Dist(garland) students show an average math proficiency of 63.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lakeside School Dist(garland), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeside School Dist(garland) with test data.
Schools in Lakeside School Dist(garland)
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Hot Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 3,364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 251
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
Lakeside School Dist(garland) has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
The average composite rating for Lakeside School Dist(garland) is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
Lakeside School Dist(garland) spends $11,458 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeside School Dist(garland) is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
Lakeside Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Lakeside School Dist(garland) with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lakeside School Dist(garland)?
Across schools in Lakeside School Dist(garland) with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakeside School Dist(garland) compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Lakeside School Dist(garland) has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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