Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Lance Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lance Middle serves the southeast part of Kenosha, WI, covering an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lance Middle School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
899 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lance Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lance Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1433 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lightning Bolt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lance Middle School's ranking?
Lance Middle School is ranked #1433 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lance Middle School often compared to?
Lance Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahone Middle School, Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lance Middle School?
899 students attend Lance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lance Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lance Middle School?
Lance Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lance Middle School offer ?
Lance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lance Middle School part of?
Lance Middle School is part of Kenosha School District.
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