Serving 145 students in grades 6-8, Lake Mills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Lake Mills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Mills Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lake Mills Middle School is ranked #697 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lake Mills Middle School?
145 students attend Lake Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lake Mills Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Mills Middle School?
Lake Mills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Mills Middle School offer ?
Lake Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Mills Middle School part of?
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