Summary:
Zip code 83814, located in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho area, is served by a single middle school: Lakes Magnet School, which enrolls 539 students in grades 6 through 8 and operates within the Coeur d'Alene District — a district ranked 13th out of 101 in Idaho (87th percentile, 4 stars).
Lakes Magnet School stands out for its strong English Language Arts performance, exceeding the Idaho state average by 8.5 percentage points in 2025–2026 (62.5% vs. 54.0%) and by 10.3 points the prior year. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is exceptionally low at just 1.1%, compared to the state average of 13.8%. Its statewide ranking has also improved steadily, rising from the 38th percentile in 2021–2022 to the 64th percentile in 2023–2024, even as the number of ranked schools grew from 53 to 164. Notably, nearly half of the student body (47.31%) qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school still outperforms state averages in ELA and science.
While Lakes Magnet School is a solid performer, math is its main area for improvement. Math proficiency came in at 40.4% in 2025–2026, slightly below the state average of 43.1% and well below the district's 52.0%. The school also trails its district in every subject, including ELA (62.5% vs. 65.9%) and science (46.9% vs. 54.4%). Overall, this is a mid-to-upper-tier middle school within a highly ranked district, with standout strengths in literacy, attendance, and a strong upward trajectory in statewide rankings.
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