Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
(229) 431-1285

 

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605 Meadowlark Dr.
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
(229) 431-3356 (fax)
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Catherine Whitfield, Principal

School Colors: Blue and White
School Mascot: Lakers

--Medical Arts Academy magnet program information and admission requirements

  • Non-Title I Distinguished School

  • 2004-2005 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Gold Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards

  • 2005-2006 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Gold Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards

  • 2006-2007 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Silver Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards

  • 2007-2008 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Silver Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards

School Profile - Lake Park Elementary School
Students Teachers and Staff
  • Grades K-5
  • 502 students
  • 56% Caucasian; 35% African-American; 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian; 3% Other
  • 34% economically disadvantaged
  • 11% students with disabilities
  • 2 administrators, 2 support personnel, 29 full-time, 2 part-time teachers (17 with advanced degrees)
  • Teachers average 17 years of experience
  • 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Accreditation BOE Representatives
  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  • Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
  • Dr. Anita Williams-Brown (At-Large)
  • Carol Tharin (District 4)
  • David Maschke (District 1)
NCLB Status Partners in Excellence

This school is not in "Needs Improvement" status under NCLB guidelines.

This school is not required to offer choice under NCLB guidelines.
  • Albany Electric
  • Chic-Fil-A
  • Darton College
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
  • Piggly Wiggly
  • Publix Supermarkets
  • Regions Bank
  • SOWEGA-AHEC
  • U-Save-It Pharmacy

 
     

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