Lakeland Academy
School Notes Overview:
Lakeland Academy seeks to honor the needs of the individual, instill ethical core values and guide each child to reach their potential in mind,body and spirit. We at Lakeland Academy see our school as a world class Montessori community where the results produce conscientious human beings that are independent, entrepreneurial thinkers, self confident. Lakeland Academy is the pinnacle of actions initiated by a group of parents, teachers, and Norma Morris, Head of School. In 1978, Mrs. Morris founded Country Day Montessori School in Rockwall with a desire to create a unique and suitable learning environment for her own gifted child. ...
School Overview:
Lakeland Academy |
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| School Type | Montessori School | ||
| School Membership(s) | Other Montessori association(s) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 7 | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Autistic, Dyslexia, Mild Language Disorders, | ||
| Year Founded | 2001 | ||
| County | Hunt County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 31 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 36% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 9 students | |||
| Kind - 2 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 3 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 3 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 4 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 2 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 2 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (polo type shirt and khaki, navy, black & jean pants) |
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This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | ||
| Head of School | Norma Morris | ||
| Admissions Director | Kevin Underwood | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Golf | Horsemanship | ||
| Martial Arts | Nature's Lab | ||
| adding 4H Club | |||
School Notes:
- Lakeland Academy seeks to honor the needs of the individual, instill ethical core values and guide each child to reach their potential in mind,body and spirit. We at Lakeland Academy see our school as a world class Montessori community where the results produce conscientious human beings that are independent, entrepreneurial thinkers, self confident. Lakeland Academy is the pinnacle of actions initiated by a group of parents, teachers, and Norma Morris, Head of School. In 1978, Mrs. Morris founded Country Day Montessori School in Rockwall with a desire to create a unique and suitable learning environment for her own gifted child.
- Profile last updated: 03/04/2009
In the News:
- Education primary focus at chamber luncheon (Herald-Banner)
posted on September 5, 2009 at 06:45:12 am
Education was the primary focus at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce quarterly membership luncheon Friday afternoon at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75474) | School Zip (75474) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,438 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 12% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,436 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75474) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 83% / 17% | 59% / 41% |
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