Lake Middle School

What Lake Middle School does

Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools, District 833) district in Woodbury, Minnesota. The school operates under the governance of the district's seven-member elected school board and is funded through Minnesota state education funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants, with no tuition charged for standard enrollment. In 2022, Lake Middle School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, one of 297 schools recognized nationally that year. Leadership includes Principal Molly Roeske and Assistant Principals Allison Johnson and Richard Paisner.

The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, The Arts, Health, and World Languages, organized in a house-style environment intended to ease the elementary-to-middle-school transition. Specialized programs include AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), targeting academically average students (GPA 2.0–3.5) with college aspirations; English Learner services; Special Education; Talent Development; and a daily 30-minute Homebase advisory program focused on social-emotional learning. Acceleration pathways in mathematics enable qualifying students to reach Pre-Algebra in grade 6 and Intermediate Algebra in grade 8, with the stated goal of reaching AP Calculus by high school graduation. Extracurricular offerings span athletics, music, theater, robotics, and service-learning clubs, and students are recognized through the 'Lake Leaders of Excellence' framework for leadership, academics, kindness, and personal growth.

Lake Middle School's technology stack is centered on district-issued Chromebooks for all grades 6-8 students, the Schoology learning management system, the Infinite Campus parent portal, and the ParentSquare district-wide communication platform. Career readiness is supported through the Xello platform, Direct Admissions Minnesota, and a partnership with Northeast Metro 916 career and technical center. Assessment infrastructure includes MCA/MTAS, FastBridge, ACCESS, MAP, CogAT, and Capti ReadBasix. Safety and operational systems include Raptor visitor management and an RFID-based Bus Rider ID system. The school has no commercial revenue model; it is a publicly funded educational institution with optional fees for athletics, field trips, instrument rentals, and Kids Club before/after-school care.

Name

Lake Middle School

Legal name

Lake Middle School

Website

https://lms.sowashco.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 within the SoWashCo Schools district. It delivers a comprehensive curriculum, daily Homebase social-emotional learning, and AVID college-readiness pathways, funded by state aid and property taxes.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education (Middle School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Middle school education
• Public education services
• Social emotional learning
• College readiness programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through state and federal education funding, local property taxes through SoWashCo Schools district, and various state education programs. No tuition charged for standard enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Middle School delivers free public middle school education for students in grades 6 through 8 in Woodbury, Minnesota, as part of the SoWashCo Schools (South Washington County Schools) district. The program combines a house-style learning environment with a daily Homebase advisory focused on social-emotional learning, a standards-aligned academic curriculum, specialized support services (Special Education, English Learner, Talent Development), the AVID college-readiness elective, and a broad set of extracurricular activities (athletics, music, theater, robotics, service-learning).

Product overview

Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving students in grades 6-8 as part of SoWashCo Schools (District 833). The school offers a comprehensive educational program featuring a house-style environment for smooth transitions, with the Homebase advisory program providing daily social-emotional learning. Core academic products include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, The Arts, Health, and World Languages starting in 8th grade. The school provides specialized support services including Special Education, English Learner (EL) Services, and Talent Development programs. Unique offerings include the AVID college-preparation program targeting academically average students (GPA 2.0-3.5) with college aspirations, and advanced math pathways enabling acceleration from Pre-Algebra in grade 6 through AP Calculus in high school. The school utilizes technology including district-issued Chromebooks with Schoology LMS, Campus Parent Portal for family engagement, and Xello for career readiness. Extracurricular opportunities span athletics, music, theater, robotics, and service-learning clubs. Students are recognized as Lake Leaders of Excellence for achievements in leadership, academics, kindness, and personal growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Education (Grades 6-8) Comprehensive middle school education serving students in sixth through eighth grades with a house-style environment to ease the transition from elementary to middle school. Curriculum includes English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, The Arts, Health, and World Languages. For free public enrollment of district-resident students.
• Homebase Program Advisory program assigning each student a Homebase teacher who fosters relationships and focuses on social-emotional needs, academic performance, motivation, and attendance. The 30-minute daily session promotes cooperation and achieves student and school goals.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Elective program designed to increase school-wide learning and performance by ensuring students succeed in rigorous curriculum, enter mainstream activities, increase enrollment in four-year colleges, and become educated participants in society. Targets academically average students with GPA 2.0-3.5 who have college aspirations.
• Special Education Comprehensive program serving students with unique learning needs, providing individualized educational support and services.
• English Learner (EL) Services Support and resources to help develop English language proficiency for students whose first language is not English. Includes ACCESS testing for federal compliance.
• Talent Development Program nurturing talents and abilities of students, including screening with CogAT and MAP assessments for additional advanced academic services.
• Career and College Readiness Programs and resources ensuring students can successfully complete post-secondary credit-bearing coursework. Includes Xello platform for career exploration, Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), Direct Admissions Minnesota, PSEO, AP, IB, and college credit programs.
• District-Issued Devices (Chromebooks) All students receive a district-issued Chromebook with hard-shell case. Students in grades 6-8 also receive screen protectors. Devices must remain in cases at all times, and accidental damage repairs are covered by the district.
• Campus Parent Portal Online portal allowing families to access and update household contact information, monitor attendance, view bus routes, schedules, and participate in their child's education.
• Free School Meals Program State-funded program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students on all in-person academic days. Families can still apply for Educational Benefits to receive discounts on field trips, athletics, instrument rentals, and Kids Club.
• Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling support organized by grade level with dedicated counselors for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students including academic, social-emotional, and college/career guidance.
• Extracurricular Activities Wide variety of clubs and activities including athletics, music, theater, robotics, and service-learning clubs providing opportunities for student involvement outside the classroom.
• Middle School Math Pathways Math acceleration program including Math 6, Pre-Algebra (accelerated grade 7 math for grade 6), and Intermediate Algebra (high school course available in grade 8), enabling students to reach AP Calculus by high school graduation.
• Global Language Programs World language offerings beginning in eighth grade, including Spanish immersion program for grades K-12, with opportunity to earn Seal of Biliteracy and college credit through Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
• Lake Leaders of Excellence Student recognition program celebrating achievements in leadership, academics, kindness, and personal growth.

Quantifiable outcome

• National Blue Ribbon School recognition demonstrating achievement of high standards and closing achievement gaps

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SoWashCo Schools DistrictcoreOthersLake Middle School is part of the South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) district. The district provides centralized services including transportation, nutrition services, technology infrastructure, human resources, and financial management. Lake Middle School operates under district policies, curriculum standards, and administrative oversight while maintaining site-based autonomy for daily operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oltman Middle School: Another SoWashCo district middle school (grades 6-8) located in Woodbury. Shares the same Homebase-style advisory approach, AVID pathway, and Schoology/Chromebook infrastructure, serving as an adjacent attendance-area competitor.
• Woodbury Middle School: Third SoWashCo middle school (grades 6-8) in Woodbury, MN. Most direct geographic and demographic peer; competes for the same feeder elementary cohorts and offers the same district-wide program portfolio.
• Cottage Grove Middle School: Sister middle school within the SoWashCo Schools district serving grades 6-8 in Cottage Grove, MN. Operates under identical district curriculum, technology stack, and AVID/EL/Special Education programs, making it the closest direct peer.

Regional players

• Hopkins West Middle School: Minnesota public middle school (grades 7-8) in Hopkins, part of a comparable suburban Twin Cities district. Comparable in scale, grade band, and suburban Minnesota public school context but outside SoWashCo's geographic footprint.
• Edina Middle School: Minnesota public middle school serving grades 6-8 in a comparable affluent Twin Cities suburb. Operates under different district policies but addresses similar demographic, academic, and SEL needs at the same grade band.
• Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion: SoWashCo Spanish immersion school offering K-12 language pathway. Comparable in that it sits within the same district, but operates a different pedagogical model (immersion) that overlaps with Lake's World Language offerings.

Emerging players

• SoWashCo Online: District-run online learning option under SoWashCo Schools providing alternative-format secondary education. Competes for the same grade 6-12 student pool within the district, particularly relevant given Lake's E-Learning Day infrastructure via Schoology.

Others

• Park High School: Second SoWashCo high school serving as a downstream feeder for district middle school graduates. Connects Lake's college/career readiness programming (Xello, PLPs, AVID) to post-secondary outcomes in the same district.
• East Ridge High School: SoWashCo high school that serves as a primary feeder for Lake Middle School graduates. Operates the next stage of the same K-12 pipeline, including AP, IB, PSEO, and Direct Admissions Minnesota pathways referenced in Lake's programming.
• Woodbury High School: Third SoWashCo high school and the geographically closest feeder for Lake Middle School graduates in Woodbury. Represents the natural next stage of the district's K-12 progression model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LakeMiddle
• Facebookfacebook.com/LakeMiddleSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/sowashcoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-middle-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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