Lakeland Preparatory School

1,094 Students

Middle School 5th - 9th

School Overview

Lakeland Middle Preparatory School (LMPS), located at 5020 Lions Crest Drive in Lakeland, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Lakeland School System. Opened in 2017, the facility was designed to offer a modern, student-centered learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, technology integration, and the development of the "whole child," fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lakeland Middle Preparatory is known for a robust variety of offerings that cater to diverse student interests, including a competitive athletic program, fine arts, and various STEM-related initiatives. The school benefits from a highly engaged community and parental support system, which contributes to its reputation for high performance within the Shelby County region. By prioritizing a supportive culture and high educational standards, LMPS prepares its students for a seamless transition into the high school level while maintaining a focus on community values and personal growth.

1,094

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeland Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	701
Hispanic	129
Black	136
Asian	74
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
701 (64.1 %)
Black
136 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
129 (11.8 %)
Asian
74 (6.8 %)
Two or More
53 (4.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Lakeland
Phone:	(901)867-5412
Grade Range:	5th - 9th
Total Students:	1,094
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 225

Grade 6 234

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 236

Grade 9 181