Serving 62 students in grades 7-8, Lakeside Jr 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 42%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeside Jr High School's student population of 62 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Jr High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
48%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
18%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Jr High School's ranking?
Lakeside Jr High School is ranked #685 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lakeside Jr High School often compared to?
Lakeside Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Greenacres Middle School, Lakes Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Jr High School?
62 students attend Lakeside Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lakeside Jr High School students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Jr High School?
Lakeside Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside Jr High School offer ?
Lakeside Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lakeside Jr High School part of?
Lakeside Jr High School is part of Plummer-Worley Joint School District.
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