Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Lakes Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakes Magnet School's student population of 634 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakes Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakes Magnet School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakes Magnet School's ranking?
Lakes Magnet School is ranked #383 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lakes Magnet School often compared to?
Lakes Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Jr High School, Greenacres Middle School, Canfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Lakes Magnet School?
634 students attend Lakes Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lakes Magnet School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Magnet School?
Lakes Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakes Magnet School offer ?
Lakes Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lakes Magnet School part of?
Lakes Magnet School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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