Below Average
#1946 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lakewood Middle School
Middle School · Lakewood School District · N. Lakewood, WA
A middle school in N. Lakewood, WA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 9, N. Lakewood, WA 98259
- Math 23% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Haller Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 577 | 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.
Lakewood School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Middle School is listed in Lakewood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood Middle School is a public middle school in N. Lakewood, WA, part of Lakewood School District, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,946 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood Middle School
What grades does Lakewood Middle School serve?
Lakewood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Middle School rank in WA?
Lakewood Middle School ranks #1,946 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lakewood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lakewood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakewood Middle School a charter school?
No, Lakewood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Middle School?
52.5% of students at Lakewood 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (360) 652-4510
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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