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#966 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 48% in state

Lake Middle School

Middle School · South Washington County Schools · Woodbury, MN

A South Washington County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

3133 PIONEER DR, Woodbury, MN 55125

  • Math 59% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$13,992
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Lake Middle School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lake 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodbury), 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

$118,129

Median home value

$396,600

Median rent

$1,805/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Falcon View Connections MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.7 mi102Compare →
Woodbury Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.26–82.8 mi1,098Compare →
ArisEnrollment path unverified6.5K–123.0 mi33Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

South Washington County Schools

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#11 of 26
District spending per student
$13,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Middle School is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Middle School

Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Woodbury, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 1,160 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Middle School

What grades does Lake Middle School serve?

Lake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lake Middle School?

Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Middle School rank in MN?

Lake Middle School ranks #966 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lake Middle School a charter school?

No, Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Middle School?

14.1% of students at Lake 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
1,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 55125)
44,929
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 55125; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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