Lakeland District School District
School District · Rathdrum, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Lakeland District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakeland District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John Brown Elementary School
Rathdrum · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Rathdrum · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Timberlake Senior High School
Spirit Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#41 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,406
+$347 vs Idaho median
District size
4,527 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Lakeland District ranks #41 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Lakeland District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Brown Elementary School (7.9/10), Twin Lakes Elementary School (7.9/10), and Timberlake Senior High School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lakeland District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakeland District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brown Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Twin Lakes Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Timberlake Senior High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Betty Kiefer Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakeland Senior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Garwood Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Timberlake Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Spirit Lake Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Lakeland Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Athol Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakeland District
Lakeland District is a Rathdrum, Idaho school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,527 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $11,406 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Lakeland District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Brown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lakeland District students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lakeland District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeland District with test data.
Schools in Lakeland District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Rathdrum
- Total Enrollment
- 4,527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 265
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakeland District?
Lakeland District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakeland District?
The average composite rating for Lakeland District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lakeland District?
Lakeland District spends $11,406 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeland District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeland District is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakeland District?
John Brown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakeland District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lakeland District?
Across schools in Lakeland District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakeland District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Lakeland District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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Compare Lakeland District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
- Fremont County Joint District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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