- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belle Glade, FL
Lake Shore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Shore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150001543
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Shore Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Belle Glade · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Shore Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Belle Glade, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lake Shore Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120150001543 · Belle Glade, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 15.1:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Lake Shore Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Shore Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 651
Lake Shore Middle School
651 students
What this shows Lake Shore Middle School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Shore Middle School compares
Lake Shore Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 3.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Lake Shore Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Shore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Shore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore Middle School
How many students attend Lake Shore Middle School?
Lake Shore Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belle Glade, FL. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Shore Middle School?
86.4% of students at Lake Shore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Shore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Shore Middle School is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Belle Glade, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Shore Middle School?
Lake Shore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Shore Middle School rank among public schools in Belle Glade?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Belle Glade, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belle Glade on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Lake Shore Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.