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Lake Middle School

Lake Middle School

Address: 1820 Lowell Blvd, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-0260

Principal Name: Amanda McDonald

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About the Data

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6-8
Grades Served
603
Total Enrollment
17:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:50am-3:50pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Lake Middle School is a vibrant learning community for all children. At Lake, we believe that the middle school years are critical to future academic and personal success, and we are passionate about providing students with the opportunities, skills, and support they need to thrive both academically and socially. Our...

Lake Middle School is a vibrant learning community for all children. At Lake, we believe that the middle school years are critical to future academic and personal success, and we are passionate about providing students with the opportunities, skills, and support they need to thrive both academically and socially. Our dedicated faculty and staff, rigorous academics, robust electives offerings, inclusive athletics, and focus on social-emotional growth ensure students feel empowered, safe, accepted, and respected in our building. Our values of Honor, Hard Work, Generosity, and Humility are at the heart of our school community. We would love to welcome you and your child to our Lake family! Come see what it means to be a Lake Knight!

Student Demographics

Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
10.5%
Hispanic or Latino
75.3%
White
9.9%
Other
3.9%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
87.7%
English Learners
28.2%
Special Education
20.2%
6.02
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 83.7 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 44.5 %
Students feel safe and healthy 54.7 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 67.9 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 74.2 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 90.9 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 90.8 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 20 % 24.9 % +4.9 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 12.8 % 12.2 % -0.6 %
Hispanic or Latino 17 % 21.7 % +4.7 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 51.4 % 58.5 % +7.1 %
Economically Disadvantaged 15.5 % 22.2 % +6.7 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 37.9 % 55 % +17.1 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 11.4 % 11.7 % +0.3 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 9.2 % 9.7 % +0.5 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 41 % 36.6 % -4.4 %
Economically Disadvantaged 7.2 % 9.2 % +2.0 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 29.1 % 39 % +9.9 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 45 63 +18.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 38.5 69.5 +31.0
Hispanic or Latino 44 62 +18.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 57.5 63.5 +6.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 47.5 71 +23.5
Economically Disadvantaged 45 62.5 +17.5

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 48 52.5 +4.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 36.5 45 +8.5
Hispanic or Latino 48 51 +3.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 58.5 67.5 +9.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 50 61 +11.0
Economically Disadvantaged 48 51 +3.0

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Animation
Audio Production
Broadcast Journalism
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Comprehensive Health
Digital Media Arts
Drama
Project-Based Learning
Service Learning
Spanish
STEM
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Baseball (Boys)
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Community Service Club or Organization
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Football (Boys)
Futures Football
Futures Volleyball
Gardening
Highly Gifted and Talented
Native American Student Support Program
Photography
Physical Education (PE)
Robotics
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Sports Clubs
Student Leadership
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Co-ed)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling (Boys)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
After-School Programs
Before-School Programs
Community Resources
Special Education

Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program (MI-Aut)
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Lingual Learners

Dual Language
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 2.7 % 6.3 % 0.3 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 7.8 % 3.9 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 2.5 % 7.2 % 0.4 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 0 % 2.2 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 95.1 %
Truancy Rate 2.7 %
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