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#1193 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lakeland High
High School · Lakeland R-iii · Deepwater, MO
A Lakeland R-iii high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12530 LAKELAND SCHOOL DR, Deepwater, MO 64740
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lakeland High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeland High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,802
Median home value
$123,200
Median rent
$622/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lakeland R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeland High is listed in LAKELAND R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeland High
Lakeland High is a public high school in Deepwater, MO, part of Lakeland R-iii, serving approximately 180 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeland High
What grades does Lakeland High serve?
Lakeland High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakeland High?
Lakeland High has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeland High rank in MO?
Lakeland High ranks #1,193 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lakeland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lakeland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeland High a charter school?
No, Lakeland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeland High a Title I school?
No, Lakeland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland High?
62.8% of students at Lakeland High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (417) 644-2223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 64740)
- 1,568
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 · 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 64740; 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
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