Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Steffen Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Steffen Middle serves the west part of Mequon, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 32 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steffen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Steffen Middle School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Steffen Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steffen Middle School is 0.43, which is less 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
#251 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)8.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steffen Middle School's ranking?
Steffen Middle School is ranked #251 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Steffen Middle School often compared to?
Steffen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Shore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Steffen Middle School?
418 students attend Steffen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Steffen Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steffen Middle School?
Steffen Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steffen Middle School offer ?
Steffen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Steffen Middle School part of?
Steffen Middle School is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District.
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