LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lakeside Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 499 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Lakeside Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lakeside Middle School, located at 2100 Lake Ave in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a balanced curriculum that incorporates both core academic subjects and elective opportunities, Lakeside aims to support the diverse intellectual and social-emotional development of its middle school-aged population.

Beyond its academic program, Lakeside Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student organizations that encourage children to explore their interests and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Situated in a convenient location within Fort Wayne, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood students, consistently working to maintain strong partnerships with families to ensure a supportive and structured learning experience for every student.

For more information, contact Lakeside Middle School at (260) 467-8625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2100 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5399
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LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 499 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
499
Teachers:
32.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 499 students

White
35.3%
Black or African American
29.3%
Two or more races
12.6%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Asian
10.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.