LAKELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

15601 NORTH HIGHWAY 41
RATHDRUM, ID 83858

643 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lakeland Junior High School, located in Rathdrum, Idaho, serves as a core educational institution within the Lakeland Joint School District. Situated along North Highway 41, the school provides a bridge between elementary and high school years, focusing on the specific developmental needs of early adolescents. The campus serves the growing community of Rathdrum and surrounding areas, emphasizing academic fundamentals alongside social and emotional growth during the critical middle school transition period.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of Lakeland High School. Beyond standard core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school typically offers a variety of elective opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to engage students’ interests. As part of a district that values community involvement, Lakeland Junior High acts as a central hub for student development, fostering a culture of school spirit and academic preparation within the Kootenai County region.

643

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	9

White
565 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (5.9 %)
Two or More
30 (4.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	LAKELAND DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)687-0661
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 225

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 219