Lakeside Junior/senior High School

1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 141 students in grades 6-12, Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
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 and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Lakeside Junior/senior High School's student population of 141 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
141 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KS)
#569 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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35-39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
91%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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≥80%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #569 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 Osborne Junior/senior High School, Natoma High (6-12) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
141 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, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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