Lakeland Preparatory School

lps.lakelandk12.org/

1,509 Students

Middle School 5th - 11th

School Overview

Lakeland Middle Preparatory School (LMPS), located at 5020 Lions Crest Drive in Lakeland, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Lakeland School System. Opened in 2017, the facility was designed to offer a modern, student-centered learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, technology integration, and the development of the "whole child," fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lakeland Middle Preparatory is known for a robust variety of offerings that cater to diverse student interests, including a competitive athletic program, fine arts, and various STEM-related initiatives. The school benefits from a highly engaged community and parental support system, which contributes to its reputation for high performance within the Shelby County region. By prioritizing a supportive culture and high educational standards, LMPS prepares its students for a seamless transition into the high school level while maintaining a focus on community values and personal growth.

1,509

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeland Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	928
Hispanic	212
Black	184
Asian	111
Two or More	73
American Indian	1

White
928 (61.5%)
Hispanic
212 (14.0%)
Black
184 (12.2%)
Asian
111 (7.4%)
Two or More
73 (4.8%)
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:	Lakeland
Phone:	(901)867-5412
Website:	http://lps.lakelandk12.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 11th
Total Students:	1,509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 5 210

Grade 6 241

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 250

Grade 9 198

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 161