Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Lakeland Middle 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 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakelands Junior High School serves the southwestern part of Rathdrum, ID, covering an area of approximately 174.5 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest points in the attendance zone located about 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland Middle School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lakeland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
86%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Middle School's ranking?
Lakeland Middle School is ranked #362 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lakeland Middle School often compared to?
Lakeland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canfield Middle School, Timberlake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Middle School?
635 students attend Lakeland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lakeland Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Lakeland Middle School?
Lakeland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeland Middle School offer ?
Lakeland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Middle School part of?
Lakeland Middle School is part of Lakeland School District.
School Calendar
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