Lakeside Middle School

502 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

502

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	88
Black	140
Asian	25
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (34.9 %)
Black
140 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
88 (17.5 %)
Two or More
71 (14.1 %)
Asian
25 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-8625
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 172

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 161