Serving 127 students in grades 6-12, Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Downs, KS, covering approximately 411.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the outer edges of the zone takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.4 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 20.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lakeside Junior/senior High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Junior/senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Lakeside Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School is ranked #343 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lakeside Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Lakeside Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natoma High (6-12), Osborne Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
127 students attend Lakeside Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lakeside Junior/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Junior/senior High School offer ?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Junior/senior High School part of?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School is part of Waconda School District.
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