LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

COLUMBIA
843 SW ARLINGTON BLVD
LAKE CITY, FL 32025
970 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Lake City Middle School, located in Lake City, Florida, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Columbia County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By providing a blend of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Lake City Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through extracurricular involvement, including sports, clubs, and various student organizations. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student safety, character development, and collegiate or vocational readiness. Through its digital presence and active school community, the institution works to keep parents and guardians informed while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body.
970
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    522 (53.8 %)
  • Black
    297 (30.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    71 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    67 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: COLUMBIA
Phone: (386)758-4800
Website: http://lcms.columbiak12.com/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 395
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 7 491
Grade 8 479
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY
COLUMBIA
450 Students
646 SE PENNSYLVANIA ST
LAKE CITY, FL 32025 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 6th