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 235 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 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 424 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 12:1 is lower 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
235 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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
-
107
Grade 6 Students
83
110
Grade 7 Students
68
106
Grade 8 Students
84
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
6%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
78%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
