Lake Forest Middle School

lfms.bradleyschools.org

1,127 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Forest Middle School, located in Cleveland, Tennessee, is part of the Bradley County Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school by focusing on foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Lake Forest Middle School is known for its active school culture, which includes various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to engage students outside of the classroom. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Cleveland community and utilizes its digital platform to keep parents and guardians informed about school events, academic policies, and student resources. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their potential and participate responsibly in their school community.

1,127

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	956
Hispanic	92
Black	27
Asian	8
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
956 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
92 (8.2 %)
Two or More
42 (3.7 %)
Black
27 (2.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bradley County
Phone:	(423)478-8821
Website:	http://lfms.bradleyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 378

Grade 7 380

Grade 8 369