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#2233 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lake Placid Middle School
Middle School · Highlands · Lake Placid, FL
A Highlands middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 S TANGERINE AVE, Lake Placid, FL 33852
- Math 43% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Placid Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Placid 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,841
Median home value
$205,800
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33852; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Adonai AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Avon Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 602 | Compare → |
| Highlands County Hospital/homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 21 | Compare → |
| Highlands Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Placid Middle School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Placid Middle School
Lake Placid Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Placid, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 598 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,233 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Placid Middle School
What grades does Lake Placid Middle School serve?
Lake Placid Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Placid Middle School?
Lake Placid Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Placid Middle School rank in FL?
Lake Placid Middle School ranks #2,233 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Placid Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Placid Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Lake Placid Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Placid Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Placid Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake Placid Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Placid Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake Placid Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Placid Middle School?
80.8% of students at Lake Placid 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (863) 699-5030
- Area population (ZIP 33852)
- 21,630
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.8
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 33852; 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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