LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

18484 NW 48TH PL
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

lsms.dadeschools.net/

427 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Stevens Middle School, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a public middle school that operates under the jurisdiction of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school by focusing on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also offering various extracurricular programs to support holistic growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing digital resources and a structured support system to engage students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and student resources. By striving to meet the individual needs of its learners, Lake Stevens Middle School aims to cultivate a positive educational culture that empowers students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

427

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	241
Black	177

Hispanic
241 (56.4 %)
Black
177 (41.5 %)
White
9 (2.1 %)

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:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)620-1294
Website:	http://lsms.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 145

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 140