LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGHLANDS
201 S TANGERINE AVE
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852
507 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lake Placid Middle School is a public school located in Lake Placid, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Highlands County School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to develop socially and emotionally during their middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Dragon" family. The campus serves as a hub for local youth, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and academic clubs to foster a well-rounded educational experience. With its location on Tangerine Avenue, the school remains deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Lake Placid, working closely with families and the local community to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.
507
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    228 (45.0%)
  • White
    189 (37.3%)
  • Black
    69 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: HIGHLANDS
Phone: (863)699-5030
Website: http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~lpm/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 325
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 6 167
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 172
Gender Ratio