Serving 426 students in grades 5-8, Lake Mills Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Mills Middle School's student population of 426 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Mills Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Mills Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Mills Middle School's ranking?
Lake Mills Middle School is ranked #963 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Lake Mills Middle School?
426 students attend Lake Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lake Mills Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Mills Middle School?
Lake Mills Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Mills Middle School offer ?
Lake Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Mills Middle School part of?
Lake Mills Middle School is part of Lake Mills Area School District.
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