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#430 of 863 schools in MS
Top 50% in state
Lake Middle School
Middle School · Scott Co School Dist · Lake, MS
A Scott Co School Dist middle school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1770 EAST SCOTT ROAD, Lake, MS 39092
- Math 66% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,281
Median rent
$449/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Scott Central Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 871 | Compare → |
| Sebastopol Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 684 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scott Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Middle School is listed in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Middle School
Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Lake, MS, part of Scott Co School Dist, serving approximately 247 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Middle School
What grades does Lake Middle School serve?
Lake Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School is 15.4:1. 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 MS?
Lake Middle School ranks #430 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
100.0% 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (601) 775-3614
- Area population (ZIP 39092)
- 3,323
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39092; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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