Very Good
#1268 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Lake Butler Middle School
Middle School · Union · Lake Butler, FL
An Union middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
150 SW 6TH ST, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Math 58% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Butler Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Butler Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,044
Median home value
$166,700
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Union
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Butler Middle School is listed in UNION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Butler Middle School
Lake Butler Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Butler, FL, part of Union, serving approximately 727 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Butler Middle School
What grades does Lake Butler Middle School serve?
Lake Butler Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Butler Middle School?
Lake Butler Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Butler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Butler Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Butler Middle School rank in FL?
Lake Butler Middle School ranks #1,268 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Butler Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Butler Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lake Butler Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Butler Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Butler Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake Butler Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Butler Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake Butler Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Butler Middle School?
52.1% of students at Lake Butler Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (352) 448-5153
- Area population (ZIP 32054)
- 12,467
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32054; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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