Lakeview Middle, Greenville SC - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Lakeview Middle

Lakeview Middle is a regular public school in Greenville, within the Greenville 01 district, the largest school system in South Carolina. It serves students in grades six through eight. The school is located in a part of the city that has seen significant growth and redevelopment, though the immediate area around the school has a mix of residential and commercial uses. Greenville itself has been one of the faster-growing cities in the country, with a walkable downtown, a celebrated park system including Falls Park on the Reedy, and major employers such as Michelin, Prisma Health, and Duke Energy anchoring the local economy.

The student body at Lakeview Middle is diverse. The largest share of students identify as Hispanic, followed by Black students and a smaller number of White students. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in a context of high economic need. The school does not report data on the share of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or those who are English learners, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about the extent of special education and language support services available.

State testing results from the most recent school year (2024–25) show that proficiency rates vary by subject and grade but are generally low. In English language arts, roughly a third to two-fifths of students in each grade scored at the proficient level, with eighth graders slightly higher than sixth and seventh graders. In mathematics, performance is considerably weaker: the seventh-grade math proficiency rate is in the single digits, while sixth and eighth grades are in the low twenties. Science results, available only for sixth grade, also fall below a majority level. A single year of social studies data from an earlier year (2018–19) showed about two-fifths of seventh graders proficient, but that assessment and its cut scores have since changed, making direct comparison unreliable. Because the district changed its assessment cut scores for ELA and science in recent years, trend comparisons are not possible from the available data. Parents may want to discuss with the school how these scores align with classroom instruction and what support is offered for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.

No data is available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios for Lakeview Middle. Without that information, it is difficult to assess the overall learning environment beyond test scores. Since the school serves only middle grades, there is no graduation rate, AP course access, or career pathway data to evaluate.

The surrounding housing market reflects Greenville’s growth. Home values in the area are moderately above the national median, and rents are similarly positioned. The region has seen a steady increase in population and development, which has put pressure on infrastructure and schools. The district itself has not publicly reported major recent changes or initiatives that would directly affect this school.

For a family considering Lakeview Middle, the key takeaway is a school that serves a high-need population and where academic performance, particularly in math, is an area of concern. The school is part of a large, well-established district, but gaps in publicly available information on special populations, attendance, and student support programs mean that a visit and direct conversation with staff are essential to understand what resources are available and how the school addresses its challenges. The broader Greenville area offers a growing economy and amenities, but the school itself presents a specific academic context that families should investigate closely.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 623%

School 23% · District 47% · ▼ 23 pts below district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 25 pts below county median

Grade 79%

School 9% · District 41% · ▼ 32 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 35 pts below county median

Grade 824%

School 24% · District 41% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 637%

School 37% · District 61% · ▼ 24 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median · ▼ 28 pts below county median

Grade 733%

School 33% · District 63% · ▼ 30 pts below district

▼ 23 pts below state median · ▼ 34 pts below county median

Grade 840%

School 40% · District 61% · ▼ 21 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 23 pts below county median

Science

Grade 636%

School 36% · District 55% · ▼ 19 pts below district

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 23 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 745%

School 45% · District 72% · ▼ 27 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income38%Higher-income36%2 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income33%Higher-income25%8 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income43%Higher-income24%18 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income24%Higher-income23%1 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income10%Higher-income0%10 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income26%Higher-income16%9 pp gap