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#515 of 719 schools in ID
Lakeland Middle School
Middle School · Lakeland District · Rathdrum, ID
A middle school in Rathdrum, ID where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15601 NORTH HIGHWAY 41, Rathdrum, ID 83858
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeland Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeland Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rathdrum), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,006
Median home value
$452,700
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeland District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeland Middle School is listed in LAKELAND DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeland Middle School
Lakeland Middle School is a public middle school in Rathdrum, ID, part of Lakeland District, serving approximately 620 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeland Middle School
What grades does Lakeland Middle School serve?
Lakeland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeland Middle School?
Lakeland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeland Middle School rank in ID?
Lakeland Middle School ranks #515 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Lakeland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lakeland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeland Middle School a charter school?
No, Lakeland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lakeland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland Middle School?
26.1% of students at Lakeland Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kootenai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (208) 687-0661
- Area population (ZIP 83858)
- 19,315
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83858; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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