Lake City Middle School
#295 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#6504 of 15,369 nationally
About Lake City Middle School
Lake City Middle School is a public middle located in Lake City, in the Columbia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 809 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 295th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 809.
There are 11 schools in Lake City; Lake City Middle School ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lake City Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lake City Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Summers Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 1.0 km away
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students · 2.6 km away
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 2.9 km away
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students · 3.8 km away
Five Points Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 4.5 km away
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 4.7 km away
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students · 5.1 km away
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 8.1 km away
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 12 km away
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Denn John Middle School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students
Meadowbrook Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Booker Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
Southside Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
Discovery Intermediate School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake City Middle School a good school?
Lake City Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #295 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lake City Middle School rank in Florida?
Lake City Middle School ranks #295 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #6504 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School had 809 students in 2025.
Is Lake City Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Lake City Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lake City Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lake City Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.