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St. Maries High School vs. Lakeside High School

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School Overview

School
St. Maries High School
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lakeside High School
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

St. Maries High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Lakeside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades 9-12, St. Maries High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
281 students
123 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. Maries High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. Maries High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. Maries High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. Maries High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St Maries Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#230 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#679 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. Maries High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Maries High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St Maries Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Maries High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St Maries Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in ID)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of St. Maries High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St Maries Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakeside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. Maries High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lakeside High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
71
32
Grade 10 Students
77
30
Grade 11 Students
75
21
Grade 12 Students
58
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at St. Maries High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St Maries Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. Maries High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St Maries Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. Maries High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St Maries Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. Maries High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St Maries Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% White
88%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. Maries High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St Maries Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. Maries High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St Maries Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. Maries High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St Maries Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. Maries High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St Maries Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. Maries High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St Maries Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plummer-Worley Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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