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LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

843 SW ARLINGTON BLVD, LAKE CITY, FL 32025COLUMBIA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
970
Students
Total enrolled
$11,370
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
20.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 34% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 970 students in grades 07–08 in LAKE CITY, Florida.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,370 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in LAKE CITY, Florida, serving grades 07–08 with 970 students. The district invests $11,370 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

970
Total Students
20.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution488 male · 482 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 609 students
Student Composition
54%
31%
Asian1%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black31%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120036002732

Academic Outcomes at LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32025

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,370Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,370
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,003
Student Support$2,160
Administration$1,364
Operations$1,706
Other$1,137
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,370 spent per student, an estimated $5,037 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
21%
State government
52.5%
Local (property tax)
20.7%
Federal programs
26.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,370/student, 21% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCOLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
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Middle
RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY
↓
High School
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLFORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOLCOLUMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)COLUMBIA VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyColumbia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCOLUMBIA →
Phone: (386)758-4800
NCES ID: 120036002732
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAKE CITY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
843 SW ARLINGTON BLVD, LAKE CITY, FL 32025
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.