Is Lakeside Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School ranks 191 st of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeside Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Lakeside Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Lakeside Junior/Senior High School?

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lakeside Elementary Elementary : Tipton Community School

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Downs, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 134 students. The school is part of the Waconda school district. Over the past several years, Lakeside has had a mixed performance, ranking between 102 and 252 out of the 314-327 high schools in Kansas, with a current ranking of 191 out of 318 schools and a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside's performance varies across different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly for low socioeconomic status students, it ranks lower for female and male students. For example, in 2018-2019, Lakeside ranked 108 out of 249 Kansas high schools for female students, but only 178 out of 248 for male students. Additionally, Lakeside has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.72% to 50% over the past few years. Interestingly, Lakeside's spending per student was $14,713 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the nearby Osborne Junior/Senior High School's spending of $15,344 per student.

Lakeside's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the Waconda district and the state of Kansas averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Lakeside's 10th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was only 5.88%, significantly lower than the Waconda district and Kansas state averages of 5.88% and 21.31%. In comparison, Osborne Junior/Senior High School, located about 9 miles from Lakeside, consistently outperforms Lakeside in terms of state-wide ranking and test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437

(785) 454-3332

District: Waconda

SchoolDigger Rank:
191^st of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,713

Feeder schools for Lakeside Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:	Lakeside Elementary
	Tipton Community School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeside Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 91.2% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Lakeside Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 60.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Lakeside Junior/Senior High School employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School is $14,713.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Junior/Senior High School 32^nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Lakeside Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Junior/Senior High School 191^st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Lakeside Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2016	69.45	72^nd	343	79.0%
2017	64.16	89^th	358	75.1%
2018	68.15	74^th	350	78.9%
2019	82.96	39^th	368	89.4%
2021	68.93	80^th	367	78.2%
2022	83.79	31^st	368	91.6%
2023	87.24	22^nd	362	93.9%
2024	85.03	32^nd	362	91.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	76.25	24^th	275	91.3%
2022	77.28	24^th	270	91.1%
2023	75.05	32^nd	300	89.3%
2024	86.51	17^th	296	94.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.87	111^th	313	64.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.89	15^th	308	95.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	84.93	27^th	333	91.9%
2019	76.86	52^nd	344	84.9%
2021	66.25	75^th	349	78.5%
2022	83.29	25^th	349	92.8%
2023	86.63	20^th	349	94.3%
2024	80.47	42^nd	347	87.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	96.11	2^nd	262	99.2%
2007	91.53	6^th	280	97.9%
2008	84.25	21^st	267	92.1%
2009	77.79	38^th	291	86.9%
2010	86.51	7^th	302	97.7%
2011	69.11	84^th	298	71.8%
2012	68.00	96^th	317	69.7%
2013	81.98	20^th	323	93.8%
2015	29.50	272^nd	326	16.6%
2016	51.32	154^th	313	50.8%
2017	55.44	128^th	316	59.5%
2018	25.33	250^th	314	20.4%
2019	58.82	118^th	325	63.7%
2021	61.74	102^nd	320	68.1%
2022	29.31	252^nd	324	22.2%
2023	40.12	208^th	327	36.4%
2024	42.28	191^st	318	39.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.65	14^th	229	93.9%
2023	57.30	86^th	250	65.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.30	108^th	249	56.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.85	178^th	248	28.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	26.45	235^th	296	20.6%
2019	54.50	128^th	306	58.2%
2021	57.76	104^th	302	65.6%
2023	39.16	195^th	309	36.9%
2024	38.20	198^th	295	32.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1989	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
1990	61	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1991	63	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
1992	59	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	61
1993	59	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	61
1994	68	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	72
1995	76	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	78
1996	76	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	78
1997	87	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	90
1998	80	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	81
1999	82	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	86
2000	92	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	93
2001	80	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	83
2002	98	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	101
2003	98	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	101
2004	147	1	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2005	132	0	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	141
2006	140	2	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	151
2007	144	3	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	10	170
2008	115	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	121
2009	112	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
2010	94	4	1	1	1	1	0	0	102
2011	102	1	0	4	1	0	2	0	110
2012	110	1	0	5	1	0	0	0	117
2013	90	3	0	2	1	0	0	0	96
2014	88	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	91
2015	71	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	79
2016	120	2	2	4	3	0	2	0	133
2017	126	3	2	6	1	0	4	0	142
2018	113	2	2	2	2	0	5	0	126
2019	122	2	2	2	2	0	3	0	133
2020	115	2	2	1	2	0	2	0	124
2021	130	3	2	2	1	2	3	0	143
2022	128	2	1	4	2	1	3	0	141
2023	122	2	0	5	2	0	3	0	134
2024	124	2	0	3	2	0	4	0	135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	70	8.0	8.7	0
1989	67	9.0	7.4	n/a
1990	61	10.0	6.1	0
1991	64	8.7	7.3	n/a
1992	61	8.7	7.0	37.7
1993	61	8.7	7.0	21.3
1994	72	8.7	8.3	18.1
1995	78	9.0	8.7	38.5
1996	78	9.0	8.7	38.5
1997	90	10.3	8.7	26.7
1998	81	9.3	8.7	32.1
1999	86	8.7	9.9	29.1
2000	93	8.7	10.7	24.7
2001	83	8.4	9.9	22.9
2002	101	8.7	11.6	24.8
2003	101	8.7	11.6	24.8
2004	155	15.5	10.0	29.7
2005	141	13.9	10.1	37.6
2006	151	15.0	10.1	35.8
2007	170	13.5	12.6	38.8
2008	121	9.8	12.3	43.8
2009	120	9.9	12.1	43.3
2010	102	12.0	8.5	43.1
2011	110	12.2	9.0	45.5
2012	117	18.4	6.3	48.7
2013	96	12.2	7.8	50
2014	91	13.0	7.0	48.4
2015	79	10.0	7.9	54.4
2016	133	13.0	10.2	51.1
2017	142	12.5	11.3	55.6
2018	126	10.7	11.7	53.2
2019	133	11.5	11.5	52.6
2020	124	13.3	9.3	47.6
2021	143	13.2	10.7	43.4
2022	141	14.6	9.6	39.7
2023	134	13.0	10.2	50
2024	135	12.7	10.5	57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	70	8.0	8.7	0
1989	67	9.0	7.4	n/a
1990	61	10.0	6.1	0
1991	64	8.7	7.3	n/a
1992	61	8.7	7.0	37.7
1993	61	8.7	7.0	21.3
1994	72	8.7	8.3	18.1
1995	78	9.0	8.7	38.5
1996	78	9.0	8.7	38.5
1997	90	10.3	8.7	26.7
1998	81	9.3	8.7	32.1
1999	86	8.7	9.9	29.1
2000	93	8.7	10.7	24.7
2001	83	8.4	9.9	22.9
2002	101	8.7	11.6	24.8
2003	101	8.7	11.6	24.8
2004	155	15.5	10.0	29.7
2005	141	13.9	10.1	37.6
2006	151	15.0	10.1	35.8
2007	170	13.5	12.6	38.8
2008	121	9.8	12.3	43.8
2009	120	9.9	12.1	43.3
2010	102	12.0	8.5	43.1
2011	110	12.2	9.0	45.5
2012	117	18.4	6.3	48.7
2013	96	12.2	7.8	50
2014	91	13.0	7.0	48.4
2015	79	10.0	7.9	54.4
2016	133	13.0	10.2	51.1
2017	142	12.5	11.3	55.6
2018	126	10.7	11.7	53.2
2019	133	11.5	11.5	52.6
2020	124	13.3	9.3	47.6
2021	143	13.2	10.7	43.4
2022	141	14.6	9.6	39.7
2023	134	13.0	10.2	50
2024	135	12.7	10.5	57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$566 (3.8%)	$14,147 (96.2%)	$14,713

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 362 Middle schools	4.5%
Ranks 118^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 208^th of 327 High schools	27.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	48	53.3	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	51.7	45	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	44	66.7	22.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	48.3	65	16.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	54.5	36.8	17.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	46.1	44.4	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	36.4	55.6	19.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	30.8	57.7	26.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	50	34.8	15.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	50	37	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	62.5	47.8	14.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	59.1	48.1	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	37.5	34.8	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Waconda)	40.9	37	3.9%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	35	26.1	8.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	35	26.1	8.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	19	21.7	2.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	19	21.7	2.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Lakeside Junior/Senior High School)	36.4	15.4	21%
11th Grade Science (Waconda)	36.4	15.4	21%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	133	134	0.8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	2	2
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	122
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	50%	2.6%

Schools Near Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	1306 N Morgan	Downs	67437	Osborne County	Waconda	No	No	No	No	(785) 454-3332	135	13	10.5	57.0%	124 (91.9%)	2 (1.5%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	42.3	191^st of 318 public high schools	39.9%		40.1	208^th of 327 public high schools	36.4%	17	50.0	47.1	35.0	29.4	40.5	55.0	58.8	70.0	5.9	48.6	25.0	31.8	28.6	$14,713	$566	$14,147
Osborne Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	219 N Second	Osborne	67473	Osborne County	Osborne County	No	No	No	No	(785) 346-2143	148	16	9.4	42.6%	146 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	72.2	62^nd of 318 public high schools	80.5%		69.6	75^th of 327 public high schools	77.1%	13	13.0	52.2	17.4	41.2	30.2	4.3	43.5	26.1	35.3	26.7	25.0	26.1	25.5	$15,344	$00	$15,344

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