LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PALM BEACH
425 W CANAL ST N
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
708 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lake Shore Middle School is a public middle school located in Belle Glade, Florida, serving the students of the Palm Beach County School District. Situated in the heart of the Glades region, the school is committed to providing a structured educational environment that focuses on academic growth, literacy, and middle-school-specific development. The school plays a vital role in its community, working to prepare students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Shore Middle School strives to foster a supportive culture that promotes character development and extracurricular participation. By utilizing resources provided through the district, the school aims to address the diverse learning needs of its student population, offering various programs designed to improve student achievement and encourage school spirit. As a hub for local youth, the school remains focused on maintaining high expectations for its students while fostering partnerships with families to ensure long-term academic success.
708
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    462 (65.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    222 (31.4 %)
  • White
    15 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PALM BEACH
Phone: (561)829-1100
Website: http://lsms.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 228
Grade 7 265
Grade 8 215
Gender Ratio