Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
36%
31%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Anderson 05 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
421 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lakeside Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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