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LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1110 S LAKESHORE DR, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
553
Students
Total enrolled
$14,459
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 553 students in grades 05–06 in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,459 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, serving grades 05–06 with 553 students. The district invests $14,459 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

553
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution294 male · 259 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 286 students
Student Composition
70%
12%
8%
Asian3%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black8%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050867000394

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,459Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,459
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,362
Student Support$2,747
Administration$1,735
Operations$2,169
Other$1,446
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,459 spent per student, an estimated $6,405 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
49%
State government
35.8%
Local (property tax)
49.0%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLLAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyGarland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (501)262-6244
NCES ID: 050867000394
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOT SPRINGS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,112 students · 09–12
41% FRL
Elem
LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
720 students · 02–04
49% FRL
Mid
LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
557 students · 07–08
47% FRL
Elem
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
524 students · PK–01
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1110 S LAKESHORE DR, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901
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.