Lake Mills Community School District

The Lake Mills Community School District in Iowa is a small district with just 3 schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The standout school in the district is Lake Mills Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The elementary school's student performance on state assessments is exceptional, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In comparison, the middle school and high school in the district do not stand out as strongly, though they still perform reasonably well. The district has a predominantly white student population, with the elementary school being the most diverse at 10.13% Hispanic and 2.85% two or more races. Spending per student ranges from $9,773 at the middle school to $15,089 at the high school, with the elementary school at $12,400. Student-teacher ratios are relatively low across the district.

While the Lake Mills Community School District overall performs well, there are some potential equity concerns, as the free/reduced lunch rates are highest at the middle school (38.62%) compared to the elementary school (31.33%) and high school (27.62%). Additionally, there is a noticeable drop in student performance on state assessments as students transition from the elementary school to the middle school, which could be an area for the district to investigate and address.