Serving 62 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Plummer, ID, encompassing approximately 410.4 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeside Middle School's student population of 62 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside 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 Lakeside Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#677 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
45%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Middle School's ranking?
Lakeside Middle School is ranked #677 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lakeside Middle School often compared to?
Lakeside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Lakeside High School, Lakes Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
62 students attend Lakeside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lakeside Middle School students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside Middle School offer ?
Lakeside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Middle School part of?
Lakeside Middle School is part of Plummer-Worley Joint School District.
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