Very Good
#699 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 28% in state
Lakeside School
Middle School · Pompton Lakes School District · Pompton Lakes, NJ
A Pompton Lakes School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
316 LAKESIDE AVENUE, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
- Math 44% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeside 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$119,038
Median home value
$411,100
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CtcPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Richard Butler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 633 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pompton Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeside School is listed in Pompton Lakes School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside School
Lakeside School is a public middle school in Pompton Lakes, NJ, part of Pompton Lakes School District, serving approximately 380 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside School
What grades does Lakeside School serve?
Lakeside School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside School rank in NJ?
Lakeside School ranks #699 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lakeside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lakeside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakeside School a charter school?
No, Lakeside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside School a Title I school?
No, Lakeside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside School?
20.3% of students at Lakeside 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (973) 835-7100
- Area population (ZIP 07442)
- 11,010
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07442; 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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