Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 83858

Middle Schools in zip code 83858 are represented by a single school, Lakeland Middle School, serving grades 6–8 in Rathdrum, Idaho, a community within the highly rated Lakeland District (ranked 21st out of 101 Idaho districts, 79th percentile, 4 stars). Because this is the only middle school in the area, all comparisons are against the district or state, and the school itself stands out for its consistently improving statewide ranking—rising from 64th (61st percentile) in 2023–2024 to 52nd (70th percentile) in 2025–2026, while earning a 4-star rating after three consecutive 3-star years.

Academically, Lakeland Middle School shows a clear split between English Language Arts and math. ELA proficiency is a definite strength: the school’s overall 59.1% proficiency rate is about 5 points above the state’s 54.0%, and 7th graders shine at 64.8% proficient—nearly 8 points above the state average. Eighth-grade science is also excellent, with 54% proficiency versus 42.9% statewide. However, math is a concern. The school’s 41.2% math proficiency is below both the district (49.4%) and the state (43.1%), and it dropped 4.6 points from the prior year (45.8% to 41.2%). This suggests that while literacy and science are strong, math intervention may be needed to reverse the downward trend.

At 13.1%, the school’s chronic absenteeism is slightly higher than its district’s 12.4% but still below the state average of 13.8%. Enrollment is 635 students, with 24.57% qualifying for free or reduced lunch, indicating a relatively mixed economic profile. With no other local middle school for comparison, families should weigh Lakeland Middle School’s rising star rating, strong ELA and science performance, and notable math challenges. The district’s strong overall reputation sets a high bar, and the school’s upward trajectory suggests it is making meaningful progress, though mathematics remains the clearest area for improvement.