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Lake Mills Middle School

Summary:

Lake Mills Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Mills, Iowa, serving 145 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Lake Mills Community School District, which is ranked 34 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Lake Mills Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 75.6% to 89.7%, compared to the state average of 74.5% to 77.5%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 70.6% to 87.2%, compared to the state average of 69.9% to 73.2%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which has improved from 24.7 in 2020-2021 to 17.3 in 2022-2023, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students.

While the majority of the student population at Lake Mills Middle School is White (75.86% in 2022-2023), the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (18.62%) compared to the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the school has fluctuated between 34.72% and 39.87%, which is relatively high compared to the overall state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These factors may present unique challenges for the school, but its consistent academic excellence suggests it is effectively supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 102 S 4th Ave E
       Lake Mills, IA  50450

(641) 592-0894

District: Lake Mills Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,773 Help


Students who attend Lake Mills Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake Mills Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lake Mills Middle School:

Elementary:    Lake Mills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
14.9%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Mills Middle School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (14.9%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle School is 23.6. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Mills Middle School employs 5.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Mills Middle School is $9,773.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Mills Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Mills Middle School 114th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Lake Mills Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lake Mills Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Mills Community School District 34th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Mills Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 32.04 288th 349 17.5%
2013 47.57 218th 350 37.7%
2014 53.48 173rd 337 48.7%
2015 70.75 80th 349 77.1%
2016 46.49 212th 343 38.2%
2017 57.10 144th 327 56.0%
2018 49.24 183rd 318 42.5%
2019 55.49 159th 342 53.5%
2021 41.58 219th 324 32.4%
2022 44.27 213th 337 36.8%
2023 52.53 180th 334 46.1%
2024 65.48 114th 337 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lake Mills Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Mills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1989 95 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1990 161 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1991 185 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1992 190 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 203 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 183 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 186 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1996 186 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1997 199 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 204
1998 186 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 191
1999 178 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2000 168 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2001 166 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 171 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2003 171 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2004 167 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2005 165 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 161 2 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2007 153 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 145 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 146 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 155 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 165
2011 154 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 162
2012 162 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 168
2013 154 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 158
2014 157 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 161
2015 148 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 156
2016 146 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 157
2017 119 3 1 13 0 0 3 0 139
2018 127 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 139
2019 149 2 0 15 0 0 3 0 169
2020 145 2 0 12 0 0 5 0 164
2021 130 1 0 20 0 0 7 0 158
2022 119 2 0 19 0 0 4 0 144
2023 110 3 0 27 0 0 5 0 145
2024 114 3 0 21 0 0 3 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Mills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 6.5 16.9 n/a
1989 96 7.3 13.1 26
1990 163 13.2 12.3 0
1991 187 13.2 14.1 10.7
1992 192 13.0 14.7 10.9
1993 205 12.9 15.9 13.2
1994 187 9.0 20.8 12.8
1995 191 9.9 19.3 13.1
1996 191 9.9 19.3 13.1
1997 204 11.0 18.5 11.3
1998 191 11.0 17.4 13.6
1999 183 10.7 17.1 19.1
2000 171 18.8 9.1 21.1
2001 169 11.2 15.1 21.9
2002 176 17.2 10.2 19.3
2003 176 17.2 10.2 19.3
2004 174 16.5 10.5 26.4
2005 169 13.5 12.5 24.9
2006 170 12.5 13.6 26.5
2007 160 12.3 13.0 23.1
2008 152 10.9 13.9 21.1
2009 153 10.5 14.6 20.3
2010 165 11.3 14.5 27.9
2011 162 6.0 27.0 28.4
2012 168 6.1 27.3 31
2013 158 6.4 24.4 38.6
2014 161 8.7 18.4 32.3
2015 156 11.0 14.1 32.1
2016 157 10.0 15.7 30.6
2017 139 10.2 13.5 43.9
2018 139 6.8 20.1 33.8
2019 169 6.8 24.5 38.5
2020 164 6.8 23.8 37.2
2021 158 6.3 24.7 39.9
2022 144 6.8 20.9 34.7
2023 145 8.3 17.3 38.6
2024 141 5.9 23.6 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Mills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 6.5 16.9 n/a
1989 96 7.3 13.1 26
1990 163 13.2 12.3 0
1991 187 13.2 14.1 10.7
1992 192 13.0 14.7 10.9
1993 205 12.9 15.9 13.2
1994 187 9.0 20.8 12.8
1995 191 9.9 19.3 13.1
1996 191 9.9 19.3 13.1
1997 204 11.0 18.5 11.3
1998 191 11.0 17.4 13.6
1999 183 10.7 17.1 19.1
2000 171 18.8 9.1 21.1
2001 169 11.2 15.1 21.9
2002 176 17.2 10.2 19.3
2003 176 17.2 10.2 19.3
2004 174 16.5 10.5 26.4
2005 169 13.5 12.5 24.9
2006 170 12.5 13.6 26.5
2007 160 12.3 13.0 23.1
2008 152 10.9 13.9 21.1
2009 153 10.5 14.6 20.3
2010 165 11.3 14.5 27.9
2011 162 6.0 27.0 28.4
2012 168 6.1 27.3 31
2013 158 6.4 24.4 38.6
2014 161 8.7 18.4 32.3
2015 156 11.0 14.1 32.1
2016 157 10.0 15.7 30.6
2017 139 10.2 13.5 43.9
2018 139 6.8 20.1 33.8
2019 169 6.8 24.5 38.5
2020 164 6.8 23.8 37.2
2021 158 6.3 24.7 39.9
2022 144 6.8 20.9 34.7
2023 145 8.3 17.3 38.6
2024 141 5.9 23.6 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Mills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (2.3%) $9,553 (97.7%) $9,773

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Mills Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 180th of 334 Middle schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Middle School)71.977.6
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Community School District)71.977.6
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Middle School)70.277.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Community School District)70.277.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Middle School)67.373.2
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Community School District)67.373.2
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Middle School)69.170
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Community School District)69.170
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Middle School)77.678
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Mills Community School District)77.678
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Middle School)77.676
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Mills Community School District)77.676
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students169145
 14.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1527
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White149110
 26.2%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%38.6%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Mills Middle School

Students who attend Lake Mills Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Mills Senior High School

Students at Lake Mills Middle School are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Lake Mills Middle School.

Lake Mills Middle School ranks 114th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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