Lakeside Middle School

Lakeside Middle School serves grades six through eight in Nine Mile Falls, a rural community in Stevens County, Washington. The school enrolls 309 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 with 18 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Academically, Lakeside ranks in the 82nd percentile among Washington state schools, placing it #411 out of 2,261 statewide.

The school's academic score of 8.3/10 reflects solid performance across subjects. In English language arts and reading, 64% of students score proficient or above, while 60% meet proficiency benchmarks in math. Science proficiency stands at 63%, indicating consistent academic engagement across the curriculum.

With a MySchoolScout Rating of 7.5/10, Lakeside represents a school with strong fundamentals and room for continued growth. The mix of proficiency rates suggests the school is working effectively with a diverse range of learners, though there's clear opportunity to support additional students in reaching grade-level mastery, particularly in mathematics. Located at 6169 Highway 291, Lakeside Middle School serves as an important educational anchor for the rural Nine Mile Falls area, providing middle-grade education to a close-knit community.

Located in a rural area, Lakeside Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.