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Lakeside Junior/senior High School vs. Natoma High (6-12)

Should you attend Lakeside Junior/senior High School or Natoma High (6-12)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Natoma High (6-12)
710 5th Street
Natoma, KS 67651
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 41 students in grades 6-12, Natoma High (6-12) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
135 students
41 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeside Junior/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Natoma High (6-12) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeside Junior/senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Natoma High (6-12).
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeside Junior/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Natoma High (6-12) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior/senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waconda School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Natoma High (6-12) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paradise School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#343 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
#906 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeside Junior/senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Natoma High (6-12), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in KS)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Junior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waconda School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Natoma High (6-12) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paradise School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Junior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waconda School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Natoma High (6-12) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paradise School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Junior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waconda School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Natoma High (6-12) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Paradise School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Waconda School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Natoma High (6-12) with the average graduation rate observed in the Paradise School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakeside Junior/senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Natoma High (6-12) by grade.
Grade 6 Students
20
5
Grade 7 Students
16
8
Grade 8 Students
19
6
Grade 9 Students
26
6
Grade 10 Students
18
5
Grade 11 Students
23
7
Grade 12 Students
13
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waconda School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Natoma High (6-12), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paradise School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waconda School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Natoma High (6-12), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paradise School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waconda School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Natoma High (6-12), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paradise School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waconda School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Natoma High (6-12), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paradise School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
92%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waconda School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Natoma High (6-12), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paradise School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waconda School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Natoma High (6-12), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paradise School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeside Junior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waconda School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Natoma High (6-12), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paradise School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waconda School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Natoma High (6-12), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paradise School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeside Junior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waconda School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Natoma High (6-12), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paradise School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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