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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160081500647

LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1255 E STREET, PLUMMER, ID 83851 · (208) 686-1937 · Benewah County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL62 STUDENTS
Enrollment
62
Middle
DISTRICT 111 · STATE 507
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 17.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
38 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 46%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
20
Grade 7
21
Grade 8
21
Student demographics
White
1423%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
813%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 21%
Two+
1219%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 3%
Native American
2845%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2642%
Female
3658%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLLAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Feeds from
LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK05
Based on grade levels within PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
27.4%
ID avg 53.4%

What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 27 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Idaho average is about 53 of 100.

Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
62
+10 (+19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 6.9:1
% White
23%
was 25%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL operates as a minimally staffed middle school in PLUMMER, Idaho, part of PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 62 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 88% below the state mean of about 507.

Within PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT, which oversees 3 schools and 333 students, LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL lists that the largest single group is Native American at 45%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school reports 23% White, 19% multiracial, 13% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL has 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.6:1. The state averages around 17.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 61% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Benewah County put median household earnings sit near $59,794, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Benewah County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,341 students), LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL's enrollment has climbed 19% since 2018, when it stood at 52 (now 62). Over the same period, the Hispanic share expanded from 8% to 13%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 6.9:1 in 2018 to 9.6:1 today.

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Benewah County at a glance

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Population
10,142
Census ACS
Median income
$59,794
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,341 students

Quick facts

School name
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
District
PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT
Address
1255 E STREET, PLUMMER, ID 83851
Phone
(208) 686-1937
County
Benewah County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
62
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
38 (61%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
160081500647
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 62 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Approximately 9.6:1 students per teacher at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL are roughly 23% White, 13% Hispanic, 19% Two or more.
Is LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL public or private?
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT.
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