Below Average
#2303 of 2,648 schools in NC
Lakeshore Middle
Middle School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Mooresville, NC
An Iredell-statesville Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
244 Lakeshore School Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117
- Math 52% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeshore Middle score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeshore Middle 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,373/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mooresville), 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
$109,310
Median home value
$567,200
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brawley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Woodland Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Langtree Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,640 | Compare → |
| North Iredell MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 567 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Iredell-statesville Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #30 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeshore Middle is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeshore Middle
Lakeshore Middle is a public middle school in Mooresville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,303 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeshore Middle
What grades does Lakeshore Middle serve?
Lakeshore Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeshore Middle?
Lakeshore Middle has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeshore Middle rank in NC?
Lakeshore Middle ranks #2,303 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lakeshore Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeshore Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lakeshore Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeshore Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakeshore Middle a charter school?
No, Lakeshore Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeshore Middle a Title I school?
No, Lakeshore Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeshore Middle?
39.1% of students at Lakeshore Middle 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (704) 799-0187
- Area population (ZIP 28117)
- 48,170
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28117; 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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