Lake Shore Middle School
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Lake Shore Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6–8 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Part of Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), the school is located at 2519 Bayview Road on Jacksonville’s Westside and enrolls about 875 students with a student–teacher ratio a little over 16:1.[1][2] The campus community identifies as the Warriors and emphasizes the R.I.S.E. values of resilience, integrity, service, and excellence in school culture and programming.[3][4] The bell schedule runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on regular days.[1]
| Name | Lake Shore Middle School |
|---|---|
| Motto | R.I.S.E. — Resilience, Integrity, Service, Excellence |
| Address | 2519 Bayview Road |
| City | Jacksonville |
| County | Duval County |
| State | Florida |
| Postcode | 32210 |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Public middle school |
| District | Duval County Public Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Latasha Clark |
| Grades | 6–8 |
| Enrollment | 875 (2023–24) |
| Ratio | 16.5:1 (approx.) |
| Campus | Westside (Jacksonville) |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Hours In Day | 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Overview
As one of DCPS’s neighborhood middle schools, Lake Shore Middle School draws students primarily from surrounding attendance areas, with additional seats available through district choice and magnet/STO application windows.[5][6] School communications present a relationship-centered environment built around the R.I.S.E. values and a broad array of academic and extracurricular opportunities suitable for early adolescents.[3]
History
While detailed district archival histories are limited online, the school has served the Westside community for decades, historically associated with the former “Lakeshore Junior High” identity in mid-20th-century Jacksonville.[7] Today, Lake Shore operates within DCPS’s comprehensive middle-grades network and participates in system-wide programs and accountability reporting alongside peer schools.[8]
Campus and facilities
The school’s Westside campus includes academic classrooms, specialist spaces, and athletics facilities used for interscholastic and intramural sports. A municipal pool on the property—operated by the City of Jacksonville’s JaxParks—anchors seasonal aquatic programming identified as the Lake Shore Middle School Pool.[9]
Academics
Core program
Instruction follows Florida’s middle-grades standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, with support classes and interventions based on student needs. Advisory and culture-building activities reflect the R.I.S.E. values embedded in schoolwide expectations.[3] Families receive annual handbooks, orientation materials, and calendars outlining attendance policies, grading, and family-school communication.[10]
Electives and enrichment
Lake Shore offers exploratory and elective options that typically include performing arts, visual arts, and technology-rich courses; availability varies by year and staffing. School communications highlight robust band/arts participation and periodic showcases.[3] Clubs, celebrations, and special events are promoted through the school’s live-feed updates and social posts.[11]
Student services
The school lists counseling and social-work contacts for students and families, including pathways to full-service schools and community resources for housing, clothing, and food support.[12] Engagement programming stresses daily attendance, uniform policy adherence, PBIS expectations, and proactive family communication.[10]
School day
Regular bell times run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with the main office open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days. The school’s main line is (904) 381-7440 and fax (904) 348-5705.[1]
Athletics
Lake Shore Middle’s Warriors compete in sports consistent with DCPS middle-school offerings and publish season information and highlights through the athletics portal.[4] Offerings typically include football, volleyball, boys’ and girls’ basketball, and boys’ soccer, among others; coaches and season windows are listed online.[13][14][15]
Performance and demographics
Public profiles report approximately 875 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio near 16.5 to 1.[2] School communications in 2025 noted a district “B” rating for Lake Shore and hosted a celebratory community event on campus.[11]
Administration
The school is led by Principal Dr. Latasha Clark with assistant principals supporting curriculum and operations. Staff directories and contacts are maintained on the school’s website.[16][1]
School culture and policies
A published dress code outlines uniform expectations and prohibited items while affirming safety and decorum on campus.[17] Family-facing materials emphasize responsible conduct, organization (planner use), punctuality, and collaboration between school and home consistent with PBIS practices.[10]
Community engagement
Lake Shore highlights regular family nights, new-student orientation, and recognition events; its social channels share campus updates, student celebrations, and reminders.[11][18] Community support is also visible through classroom project fundraising platforms.[19]
Safety and news coverage
Lake Shore Middle has occasionally appeared in local news related to safety responses and personnel matters. In December 2022, the campus was temporarily placed on a precautionary Code Red lockdown following a report of a suspicious person near the school; no ongoing threat was reported once the lockdown was lifted.[20] In April 2025, local coverage reported the arrest of a school paraprofessional following an on-campus incident; the district announced internal and external investigations and notified families.[21][22]
Admissions and choice
DCPS operates an annual application process for magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) seats. Lake Shore participates in district choice opportunities; families apply during published windows (typically beginning in early December) and receive placement notifications per DCPS timelines.[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Contact & School Information – Lake Shore Middle School, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lake Shore Middle School – U.S. News profile, U.S. News & World Report, August 14, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Lake Shore Middle School – Home, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Athletic Program – Lake Shore Middle School, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Events: Magnet and Special Transfer Option Application Window, Duval County Public Schools, December 1, 2024
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Magnet Schools (Overview), Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Lakeshore Junior High School (historic photos), Whiteway Realty archives, August 14, 2025
- ↑ District Data Reports – Schools, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Lake Shore Middle School Pool, City of Jacksonville (JaxParks), August 14, 2025
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Parent Engagement Training and Orientation, Lake Shore Middle School, August 14, 2025
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Lake Shore Middle – Live Feed, Lake Shore Middle School, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Lake Shore Middle – School Resources, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Warriors Football – Lake Shore Middle, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Warriors Basketball – Lake Shore Middle, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Warriors Soccer – Lake Shore Middle, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Administration – Lake Shore Middle School, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Dress Code – Lake Shore Middle School, Duval County Public Schools, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Lake Shore Middle School – Official Instagram, Instagram, August 14, 2025
- ↑ Lake Shore Middle School – DonorsChoose, DonorsChoose, August 14, 2025
- ↑ School lockdown cleared after 'suspicious person' reported near Lake Shore Middle, News4JAX, December 1, 2022
- ↑ Lake Shore Middle School employee charged with child abuse after physical interaction with student, News4JAX, April 16, 2025
- ↑ Lake Shore Middle School employee accused of child abuse says her work environment was unsafe, student was violent, News4JAX, April 21, 2025
External links
- Lake Shore Middle – Athletics Portal: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/lsms/page/athletic-program
- City of Jacksonville – Lake Shore Middle School Pool: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/lake-shore-middle-school-pool
- U.S. News profile: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/florida/lake-shore-middle-school-264877
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