Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School

Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School serves 1,194 students in grades 6-8 in Yorktown Heights, offering a comprehensive middle school experience with notably small class sizes. The school maintains an impressive 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio with 134 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with significant individual attention during these crucial developmental years. Academically, the school shows solid performance in English Language Arts with 66% of students achieving proficiency or above across all grade levels.

Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 36% of students currently meet proficiency standards. The school ranks in the 50th percentile statewide among New York's middle schools, reflecting steady performance as it focuses on student development across all subject areas. Located on Old Yorktown Road, the school serves a well-established community where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $153,164.

The low poverty rate of 4.1% reflects the area's economic stability, while median home values of $564,800 indicate a committed residential community. The school operates within Yorktown Heights' large suburban setting in Westchester County, providing students with access to both excellent educational resources and the cultural and recreational opportunities that come with proximity to the greater New York metropolitan area.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.