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Lakeside Elementary School

255 Adams Street
Somers, MT 59932
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Rating
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7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (406) 844-2208
www.somersdist29.org
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Lakeside Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lakeside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakeside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
291 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakeside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lakeside Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Lakeside Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
97%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT.
Diversity Score
0.06
0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Lakeside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Somers Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside Elementary School's ranking?

Lakeside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?

291 students attend Lakeside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Lakeside Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Elementary School?

Lakeside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Lakeside Elementary School offer ?

Lakeside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Lakeside Elementary School part of?

Lakeside Elementary School is part of Somers Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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