Serving 20 students in grades 7-8, White Lake Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than 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 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
White Lake Middle School's student population of 20 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Lake Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Lake Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1583 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
53%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Lake Middle School's ranking?
White Lake Middle School is ranked #1583 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend White Lake Middle School?
20 students attend White Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of White Lake Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Lake Middle School?
White Lake Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Lake Middle School offer ?
White Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Lake Middle School part of?
White Lake Middle School is part of White Lake School District.
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