Top Rankings
Lake Mills Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,508 students in Lake Mills Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Lake Mills Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,508 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lake Mills Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
4 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
1,273 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
96
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,071 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,825
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,071
$16,804
Best Lake Mills Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Grades: PK-4
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 College St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Mills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Mills Area School District?
Lake Mills Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,508 students.
What is the rank of Lake Mills Area School District?
Lake Mills Area School District is ranked #151 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Mills Area School District?
85% of Lake Mills Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Mills Area School District?
Lake Mills Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Mills Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,071 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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