LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2923 MALVERN AVENUE
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901

546 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Lakeside Middle School, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Lakeside School District. Situated near the scenic shores of Lake Hamilton, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. By fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote personal and academic growth.

The school places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement, reflecting the values of the broader Lakeside School District. Through its dedication to academic excellence and character development, Lakeside Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. By maintaining a balance between traditional instruction and modern educational practices, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

546

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	58
Black	42
Asian	11
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
390 (71.4%)
Hispanic
58 (10.6%)
Black
42 (7.7%)
Two or More
38 (7.0%)
Asian
11 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)
Phone:	(501)262-6244
Website:	http://lakesidesd.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 5 252

Grade 6 294