The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Social studies. The lowest is 50% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood Middle School serves approximately six hundred students in grades six through eight in Hebron, a small historic village in Licking County that sits at the crossroads of U.S. Route 40 (the National Road) and sits at the historic intersection of a former canal corridor. The village itself is a mix of older residential streets and local commercial uses, with modern manufacturing and distribution pushed to outlying industrial parks. Hebron is experiencing notable growth driven by proximity to major logistics operations, data-center expansion, and the Intel semiconductor facility nearby; newer Craftsman-style homes have been built on the outskirts in recent years, and affordable senior and workforce housing projects are underway. The surrounding area includes employers like Amazon, Bath & Body Works distribution, and emerging technology campuses, as well as civic anchors like Canal Park with athletic facilities and Evans Park with trails and courts.
Lakewood Middle School sits on National Road Southeast, separate from the cluster of other district schools on the Lancer Road campus. The school recently underwent a district-wide reconfiguration: all four district schools now sit on or near the single Lancer Road campus in Hebron after the district closed its century-old Hebron Elementary building at the end of the 2022-2023 school year and sold that property in 2025. The move consolidated K-2 students into a reconfigured elementary school using Jackson Intermediate B and modular structures. This consolidation followed a failed 2020 bond levy that would have replaced the aging building.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates fall below the midpoint among Licking County districts. In mathematics, proficiency reached about the midpoint. In English language arts and science, proficiency rates were in the bottom quartile relative to the county's other districts. When proficiency rates across all tested subjects are averaged, the school sits in the bottom quartile among its county peers. The data provided does not show longitudinal trends, only the most recent year of results, so it is unclear whether these results represent a stable pattern or a recent shift. A parent may want to discuss current instructional priorities and any support strategies with the school directly.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of students of color and a mix of students from families at various income levels. Roughly half the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate share of students from lower-income households. The school's total enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across the three grades served.
The Lakewood Local School District won a significant state career-technical education equipment grant in 2024, supporting CTE program offerings at the high school. While the middle school itself is not identified as a dedicated CTE site, it sits within a district that is investing in workforce-preparation pathways for students moving through the system.
For families considering Lakewood Middle School, the setting is a small village with car-oriented access and limited walkability, but with proximity to employment centers, parks, and recreational opportunities. The school serves a rural-to-suburban transitional area with steady new development, making it a choice for families drawn to growth areas near logistics and tech infrastructure. The recent consolidation of the district onto a more modern campus may signal stability and investment in facilities.
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