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#1272 of 1,786 schools in TN
Lake City Middle School
Middle School · Anderson County · Lake City, TN
An Anderson County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1132 S Main ST, Lake City, TN 37769
- Math 22% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake City Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake City 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average388/100K
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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
$51,691
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Anderson County Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | 4.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Clinton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 613 | Compare → |
| Norwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 158 | 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.
Anderson County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake City Middle School is listed in Anderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake City Middle School
Lake City Middle School is a public middle school in Lake City, TN, part of Anderson County, serving approximately 250 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake City Middle School
What grades does Lake City Middle School serve?
Lake City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake City Middle School rank in TN?
Lake City Middle School ranks #1,272 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lake City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Lake City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake City Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake City Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (865) 426-2609
- Area population (ZIP 37769)
- 5,673
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37769; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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