Lakenheath Middle School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NCA is also the accreditation agency for 19 states ensuring the DoD schools are comparable to U.S. school districts.

To meet NCA standards a school must undertake an improvement process which begins with the development of a mission statement and a student profile. This is followed by an appraisal of the school's organization and instructional effectiveness. Lakenheath Middle School was accreditated for five more years following the NCA visit in April 2004.

School Mission
The mission of the middle school is to empower all students to become lifelong learners who are productive, responsible, and participating members of society.

School Improvement Plan
Goal One: All Students will show improvement in written communication across the curriculum

Goal Two: All students will show improvement in problem solving across the curriculum.