LAKE BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

UNION
150 SW 6TH ST
LAKE BUTLER, FL 32054
752 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Lake Butler Middle School, located in Lake Butler, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Union County School District. As a middle school, it provides a focused learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, catering to the academic, social, and developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes student achievement and character development, utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Lake Butler Middle School actively encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a connection with the broader Union County community, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and personal growth. Further information regarding school policies, calendar events, and staff resources can be found on their official district website.
752
Total Students
48.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    590 (78.5%)
  • Black
    75 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    49 (6.5%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • 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: UNION
Phone: (352)448-5153
Website: http://www.union.k12.fl.us/lbms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 5 202
Grade 6 198
Grade 7 181
Grade 8 171
Gender Ratio