LAKES MAGNET SCHOOL

930 NORTH 15TH STREET
COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814

593 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lakes Magnet School, located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is a public magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Coeur d’Alene School District, the school is distinct for its specialized educational approach, which focuses on integrating project-based learning and inquiry-based instruction. The curriculum is designed to challenge students by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, often through thematic units that connect various academic subjects.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a rigorous yet supportive environment that prepares students for high school and beyond. Because it operates as a magnet program, it draws students from across the district who are looking for an alternative to the traditional middle school experience. By blending traditional academics with hands-on, real-world applications, Lakes Magnet School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged in their community and prepared for the complexities of a modern academic landscape.

593

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKES MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	65
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	45
American Indian	7

White
469 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
65 (11.0 %)
Two or More
45 (7.6 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)667-4544
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 191