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Lake City Middle School vs. Belmont Academy

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School Overview

School
Lake City Middle School
843 Sw Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Belmont Academy
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Belmont Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 941 students in grades 7-8, Lake City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Belmont Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
PK-12
Total Students
941 students
823 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake City Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belmont Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake City Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belmont Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake City Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belmont Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1910 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#301 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake City Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belmont Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
77%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake City Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake City Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake City Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 50% in FL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belmont Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Columbia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake City Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belmont Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
56
Kindergarten Students
-
55
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
52
Grade 3 Students
-
53
Grade 4 Students
-
66
Grade 5 Students
-
66
Grade 6 Students
-
66
Grade 7 Students
442
66
Grade 8 Students
499
70
Grade 9 Students
-
57
Grade 10 Students
-
68
Grade 11 Students
-
49
Grade 12 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake City Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake City Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake City Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake City Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake City Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belmont Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake City Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belmont Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake City Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belmont Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake City Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belmont Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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