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Lance Middle School vs. Washington Middle School

Should you attend Lance Middle School or Washington 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
Lance Middle School
4515 80th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Washington Middle School
811 Washington Rd
Kenosha, WI 53140
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 783 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 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 352 students in grades 6-8, Washington 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
783 students
352 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lance 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 Washington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lance Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lance 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 Washington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lance Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenosha 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

#1529 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#1837 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lance 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 Washington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
8%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lance Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenosha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
17%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lance Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenosha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lance Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kenosha 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 Lance Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
277
105
Grade 7 Students
252
123
Grade 8 Students
254
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lance Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lance Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lance Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lance Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lance Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenosha 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
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lance Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenosha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lance Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenosha 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
38%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lance Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenosha 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
7%
4%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lance Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenosha 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 Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenosha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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