Excellent
#36 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 3% in state
Lakeside Junior High School
Middle School · Lakeside School Dist(garland) · Hot Springs, AR
A Lakeside School Dist(garland) middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2839 MALVERN AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901
- Math 61% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside Junior High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 8 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeside Junior High 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Junior AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 4.3 mi | 795 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lakeside School Dist(garland)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Junior High School is listed in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DIST(GARLAND); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside Junior High School
Lakeside Junior High School is a public middle school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Lakeside School Dist(garland), serving approximately 556 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside Junior High School
What grades does Lakeside Junior High School serve?
Lakeside Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside Junior High School rank in AR?
Lakeside Junior High School ranks #36 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lakeside Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside Junior High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Lakeside Junior High School a charter school?
No, Lakeside Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Lakeside Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside Junior High School?
45.0% of students at Lakeside Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (501) 770-1120
- Area population (ZIP 71901)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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