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Lake Denoon Middle School vs. Wisconsin Hills Middle School

Should you attend Lake Denoon Middle School or Wisconsin Hills Middle School? 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.

School Overview

School
Lake Denoon Middle School
W216s10586 Crowbar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Lake Denoon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Wisconsin Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades 5-8, Lake Denoon Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Wisconsin Hills Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
687 students
822 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Denoon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wisconsin Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Denoon Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wisconsin Hills Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Denoon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wisconsin Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Denoon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muskego-Norway School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmbrook School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#96 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
#172 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Denoon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wisconsin Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 5% in WI)
62%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Denoon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muskego-Norway School District and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmbrook School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 10% in WI)
58%
(Top 10% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Denoon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muskego-Norway School District and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmbrook School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in WI)
68%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Denoon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muskego-Norway School District and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmbrook School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake Denoon Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wisconsin Hills Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
154
-
Grade 6 Students
165
274
Grade 7 Students
191
247
Grade 8 Students
177
301

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lake Denoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Muskego-Norway School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elmbrook School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Denoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muskego-Norway School District and in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmbrook School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Denoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muskego-Norway School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmbrook School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Denoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muskego-Norway School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmbrook School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Denoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muskego-Norway School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmbrook School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Denoon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muskego-Norway School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmbrook School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Denoon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muskego-Norway School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wisconsin Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmbrook School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Denoon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muskego-Norway School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmbrook School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Denoon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muskego-Norway School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wisconsin Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmbrook School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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