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Lakewood Middle School (Closed 2023)

6745 Highway 79 North
Dyersburg, TN 38024
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Lakewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
#364 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
57%
34%
37%
37%
48%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakewood Middle School's ranking?
Lakewood Middle School is ranked #364 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
249 students attend Lakewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lakewood Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakewood Middle School offer ?
Lakewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Middle School part of?
Lakewood Middle School is part of Henry County School District.

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