Serving 691 students in grades 5-8, Muskego Lakes 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 77% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muskego Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Muskego Lakes Middle School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muskego Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muskego Lakes Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muskego Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Muskego Lakes Middle School is ranked #40 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Muskego Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Muskego Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pilgrim Park Middle School, Templeton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Muskego Lakes Middle School?
691 students attend Muskego Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Muskego Lakes Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muskego Lakes Middle School?
Muskego Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Muskego Lakes Middle School offer ?
Muskego Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muskego Lakes Middle School part of?
Muskego Lakes Middle School is part of Muskego-Norway School District.
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