Lancaster Middle School vs. Platteville Middle School
Should you attend Lancaster Middle School or Platteville 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
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Lancaster Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades 5-8, Platteville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
232 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#784 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
113
Grade 6 Students
65
109
Grade 7 Students
86
101
Grade 8 Students
81
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
94%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
