Very Good
#269 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 26% in state
Lakeside Intermediate School
Elementary School · Lakeside School Dist(garland) · Hot Springs, AR
A Lakeside School Dist(garland) elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2855 MALVERN AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901
- Math 57% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside Intermediate School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeside Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High4,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,410
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn Stem Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| St Johns Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeside School Dist(garland)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeside Intermediate School is listed in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DIST(GARLAND); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside Intermediate School
Lakeside Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Lakeside School Dist(garland), serving approximately 705 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside Intermediate School
What grades does Lakeside Intermediate School serve?
Lakeside Intermediate School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Lakeside Intermediate School?
Lakeside Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Intermediate School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside Intermediate School rank in AR?
Lakeside Intermediate School ranks #269 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lakeside Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lakeside Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside Intermediate School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakeside Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Lakeside Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Lakeside Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside Intermediate School?
47.8% of students at Lakeside Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (501) 262-2332
- Area population (ZIP 71901)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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