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#510 of 719 schools in ID
Lakeside Middle School
Middle School · Plummer-worley Joint District · Plummer, ID
A Plummer-worley Joint District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 130, Plummer, ID 83851
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeside 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,395/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plummer), 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
$55,917
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Plummer-worley Joint District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeside Middle School is listed in PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside Middle School
Lakeside Middle School is a public middle school in Plummer, ID, part of Plummer-worley Joint District, serving approximately 80 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside Middle School
What grades does Lakeside Middle School serve?
Lakeside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside Middle School rank in ID?
Lakeside Middle School ranks #510 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Lakeside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside 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 Lakeside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeside Middle School a charter school?
No, Lakeside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lakeside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside Middle School?
97.5% of students at Lakeside 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benewah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (208) 686-1937
- Area population (ZIP 83851)
- 1,925
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 83851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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