LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Scott County School District school district, located in LAKE, MS with about 245 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 14 teachers, LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Lake, Mississippi, serving students within the Scott County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is situated in a rural setting, serving as a foundational pillar for the local community by providing core academic instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured environment designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth for students in grades 6 through 8.
The institution emphasizes standard state-mandated curriculum goals, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school. Like many schools in the region, LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL prioritizes student engagement through various programs, sports, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for families in the Lake area, playing an essential role in the educational infrastructure of Scott County by striving to support diverse learning needs and encouraging student achievement within a tight-knit community atmosphere.
For more information, contact LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 775-3614 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKE, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE, MS with about 245 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scott County School District
- Total Students:
- 245
- Teachers:
- 14.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 245 students
- White
- 55.5%
- Black or African American
- 41.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.