Lake Middle School

Scott County School District
1770 EAST SCOTT ROAD
LAKE, MS 39092
237 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Lake Middle School is a public educational institution located in Lake, Mississippi, serving students within the Scott County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is situated in a rural setting, serving as a foundational pillar for the local community by providing core academic instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured environment designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth for students in grades 6 through 8.

The institution emphasizes standard state-mandated curriculum goals, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school. Like many schools in the region, Lake Middle School prioritizes student engagement through various programs, sports, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for families in the Lake area, playing an essential role in the educational infrastructure of Scott County by striving to support diverse learning needs and encouraging student achievement within a tight-knit community atmosphere.
237
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (46.0%)
  • Black
    109 (46.0%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.8%)
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: Scott County School District
Phone: (601)775-3614
Website: http://www.scott.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 50
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 71
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hawkins Middle School
Forest Municipal School District
460 Students
803 OAK STREET
FOREST, MS 39074 (7.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th