LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

lms.sowashco.org/

1,165 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Middle School, located in Woodbury, Minnesota, is a prominent institution within the South Washington County Schools district (District 833). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for them to succeed as they transition from elementary school to high school, often focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are intended to help students explore their interests and build lasting relationships with peers. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the local Woodbury community, the school aims to prepare its students to be responsible and active members of society.

1,165

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	709
Hispanic	56
Black	105
Asian	212
Two or More	79
American Indian	4

White
709 (60.9%)
Asian
212 (18.2%)
Black
105 (9.0%)
Two or More
79 (6.8%)
Hispanic
56 (4.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-6404
Website:	http://lms.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 377

Grade 7 375

Grade 8 413