Lakeside Middle School

Summary:

Lakeside Middle School is a public middle school located in Millville, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 987 students. The school is part of the Millville School District, which is ranked 574 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside Middle School consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for NJSLA/PARCC assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were around 18-24% in ELA and 5-15% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52-54% in ELA and 19-37% in Math. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 35.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Lakeside Middle School's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and Special Education students, all perform significantly below their peers statewide, with many subgroups ranking in the bottom 25-30% of New Jersey middle schools. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.8% to 72.1% over the past few years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

In comparison, the nearby middle schools, such as Creativity CoLaboratory Charter School, Delsea Regional Middle School, and Pittsgrove Township Middle School, generally outperform Lakeside Middle School in academic proficiency, with higher rankings and better test scores. These schools serve student populations with lower rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility and chronic absenteeism. Lakeside Middle School's relatively low per-student spending of $9,743 in 2018-2019 and its comparable student-teacher ratio suggest that resources may not be the primary issue, and the focus should be on addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2 N Sharp St
       Millville, NJ  08332


(856) 293-2420

District: Millville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,743 Help


Feeder schools for Lakeside Middle School:

Elementary:    Holly Heights Elementary School
    Mount Pleasant Elementary School
    R. M. Bacon Elementary School
    Rieck Avenue Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  978

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.6%
Hispanic:
30.3%
White:
28.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeside Middle School ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lakeside Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.6%), Hispanic (30.3%), White (28.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Middle School is $9,743.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Middle School 662nd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Lakeside Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Millville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Millville School District 574th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeside Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.20 534th 615 13.2%
2007 16.75 541st 631 14.3%
2008 16.01 545th 640 14.8%
2009 16.39 558th 664 16.0%
2010 16.57 580th 677 14.3%
2011 21.42 564th 684 17.5%
2012 19.65 563rd 677 16.8%
2013 20.00 569th 704 19.2%
2014 15.03 606th 717 15.5%
2015 16.19 605th 713 15.1%
2016 17.20 602nd 713 15.6%
2017 15.78 598th 712 16.0%
2018 14.34 621st 716 13.3%
2019 10.24 669th 745 10.2%
2021 13.98 565th 652 13.3%
2022 10.95 704th 745 5.5%
2023 13.82 666th 748 11.0%
2024 14.33 662nd 743 10.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.28 30th 197 84.8%
2023 25.17 248th 288 13.9%
2024 27.97 261st 320 18.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.90 428th 471 9.1%
2019 17.84 453rd 492 7.9%
2022 22.74 460th 535 14.0%
2023 22.98 432nd 505 14.5%
2024 24.11 431st 510 15.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.88 451st 522 13.6%
2019 11.96 473rd 541 12.6%
2021 18.09 385th 467 17.6%
2024 27.97 449th 584 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.94 588th 680 13.5%
2019 10.36 630th 703 10.4%
2021 14.21 549th 625 12.2%
2022 11.19 683rd 726 5.9%
2023 13.74 644th 720 10.6%
2024 14.37 643rd 717 10.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.94 604th 675 10.5%
2019 11.65 626th 697 10.2%
2021 16.44 527th 635 17.0%
2022 11.89 680th 730 6.8%
2023 15.33 630th 718 12.3%
2024 15.12 638th 719 11.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.20 276th 326 15.3%
2019 14.36 313th 326 4.0%
2021 15.73 281st 291 3.4%
2022 16.97 337th 356 5.3%
2023 23.78 309th 361 14.4%
2024 22.09 289th 352 17.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.37 448th 504 11.1%
2019 12.55 483rd 524 7.8%
2021 17.43 447th 480 6.9%
2022 14.12 550th 591 6.9%
2023 15.09 542nd 587 7.7%
2024 16.14 532nd 589 9.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.63 472nd 497 5.0%
2019 7.14 479th 504 5.0%
2021 12.10 424th 435 2.5%
2022 5.65 499th 512 2.5%
2023 9.02 482nd 509 5.3%
2024 10.81 476th 510 6.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 496 194 13 114 8 n/a n/a 0 825
2001 476 214 8 121 10 n/a n/a 0 829
2002 467 213 8 126 6 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 467 213 8 126 6 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 439 219 5 116 1 n/a n/a 0 780
2005 425 244 4 119 3 n/a n/a 0 795
2006 609 401 7 199 7 n/a n/a 0 1223
2007 605 379 5 214 9 n/a n/a 0 1212
2008 556 341 7 205 8 n/a n/a 0 1117
2009 527 334 10 210 7 1 0 0 1089
2010 522 354 16 202 6 0 0 0 1100
2011 521 363 15 203 6 1 0 0 1109
2012 521 367 15 221 3 1 3 0 1131
2013 526 365 9 230 3 0 7 0 1140
2014 489 413 9 226 5 0 11 0 1153
2015 475 424 6 232 5 0 6 0 1148
2016 455 375 9 242 5 1 12 0 1099
2017 416 350 9 267 3 2 10 0 1057
2018 404 338 10 260 6 2 12 0 1032
2019 384 369 11 279 2 2 27 0 1074
2020 374 350 12 251 0 1 44 0 1032
2021 364 356 11 283 2 0 61 0 1077
2022 365 354 7 271 3 0 66 0 1066
2023 297 344 6 273 3 0 64 0 987
2024 276 338 8 296 3 1 56 0 978

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 825 68.6 12.0 49.1
2001 829 68.8 12.0 53.4
2002 820 75.4 10.9 53.7
2003 820 75.4 10.9 53.7
2004 780 75.0 10.4 54.4
2005 795 75.0 10.6 n/a
2006 1223 103.0 11.9 54.5
2007 1212 100.0 12.1 59.8
2008 1117 82.0 13.6 56.6
2009 1089 83.1 10.4 61.6
2010 1100 97.0 11.3 63.3
2011 1109 88.5 12.5 63.3
2012 1131 92.3 12.2 65.5
2013 1140 94.0 12.1 67.1
2014 1153 94.0 12.2 71.8
2015 1148 93.0 12.3 66.1
2016 1099 88.0 12.4 66.6
2017 1057 89.0 11.8 67
2018 1032 80.5 12.8 70.2
2019 1074 79.0 13.5 69.6
2020 1032 77.0 13.4 73.8
2021 1077 77.0 13.9 72.1
2022 1066 83.0 12.8 66.8
2023 987 93.0 10.6 70.2
2024 978 101.0 9.6 74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 825 68.6 12.0 49.1
2001 829 68.8 12.0 53.4
2002 820 75.4 10.9 53.7
2003 820 75.4 10.9 53.7
2004 780 75.0 10.4 54.4
2005 795 75.0 10.6 n/a
2006 1223 103.0 11.9 54.5
2007 1212 100.0 12.1 59.8
2008 1117 82.0 13.6 56.6
2009 1089 83.1 10.4 61.6
2010 1100 97.0 11.3 63.3
2011 1109 88.5 12.5 63.3
2012 1131 92.3 12.2 65.5
2013 1140 94.0 12.1 67.1
2014 1153 94.0 12.2 71.8
2015 1148 93.0 12.3 66.1
2016 1099 88.0 12.4 66.6
2017 1057 89.0 11.8 67
2018 1032 80.5 12.8 70.2
2019 1074 79.0 13.5 69.6
2020 1032 77.0 13.4 73.8
2021 1077 77.0 13.9 72.1
2022 1066 83.0 12.8 66.8
2023 987 93.0 10.6 70.2
2024 978 101.0 9.6 74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $398 (4.1%) $9,345 (95.9%) $9,743

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 669th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 666th of 748 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle School)24.318
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Millville School District)24.218
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle School)14.413.5
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Millville School District)14.413.5
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle School)29.317.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Millville School District)29.317.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle School)16.812.3
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Millville School District)16.812.3
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Middle School)30.520.6
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Millville School District)30.520.6
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Middle School)6.84.5
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Millville School District)6.84.5
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Lakeside Middle School)77.444.2
 33.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Millville School District)77.444.2
 33.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lakeside Middle School)77.444.2
 33.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Millville School District)18.58.7
 9.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1074987
 8.1%
African American369344
 6.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic279273
 2.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White384297
 22.7%
Two or More Races2764
 137%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%70.2%
 0.6%


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Students at Lakeside Middle School are 35% African American, 30% Hispanic, 28% White, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lakeside Middle School usually go on to attend Millville High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 978 students attended Lakeside Middle School.

Lakeside Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of New Jersey middle schools.


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