Three Lakes Junior High

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Three Lakes Junior High ranks 107 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Three Lakes Junior High is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Three Lakes School District in northern Wisconsin. With just 80 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Wisconsin middle schools, currently ranking 107 out of 641 schools statewide and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Three Lakes Junior High's academic performance is a key strength, with students significantly outperforming the state average on the Forward Exam in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The school also maintains an impressive 0.0% dropout rate, far lower than the 2.5% rate at nearby Crandon Middle. Additionally, Three Lakes Junior High has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7%, compared to 33.9% at Crandon Middle and 14.7% at Northland Pines Middle.

The school's consistent academic excellence, with its ranking fluctuating between 93 and 394 out of 640-641 Wisconsin middle schools since 2017-2018, is particularly noteworthy. Three Lakes Junior High also stands out for its strong performance across subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This high-quality education may be supported by the school's higher per-student spending of $17,590, compared to $14,787 at Crandon Middle and $13,374 at Northland Pines Middle, as well as its low student-teacher ratio of 10.4.

Detail:

Public 7-8

6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562-9010

(715) 546-3321

District: Three Lakes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,590

Students who attend Three Lakes Junior High usually attend:

High:

Three Lakes High

Feeder schools for Three Lakes Junior High:

Elementary:	Sugar Camp Elementary
	Three Lakes Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Asian:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Three Lakes Junior High ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.53. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Asian (2.5%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Lakes Junior High is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Three Lakes Junior High employs 7.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Lakes Junior High is $17,590.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Three Lakes Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Lakes Junior High 107^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Three Lakes Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Three Lakes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Lakes School District 172^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Three Lakes Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	57.79	279^th	612	54.4%
2016	60.54	232^nd	609	61.9%
2017	68.34	157^th	612	74.3%
2018	69.33	137^th	579	76.3%
2019	52.36	306^th	594	48.5%
2021	41.81	394^th	613	35.7%
2022	72.51	125^th	617	79.7%
2023	78.72	93^rd	640	85.5%
2024	77.53	107^th	641	83.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	86.87	17^th	417	95.9%
2019	62.87	102^nd	414	75.4%
2021	64.34	92^nd	437	78.9%
2022	39.65	246^th	421	41.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	70.06	76^th	489	84.5%
2019	50.01	230^th	487	52.8%
2021	56.79	178^th	499	64.3%
2022	63.78	135^th	522	74.1%
2023	72.22	78^th	525	85.1%
2024	71.84	86^th	520	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	65.91	172^nd	551	68.8%
2019	60.67	223^rd	557	60.0%
2021	47.00	327^th	574	43.0%
2022	67.15	152^nd	576	73.6%
2023	82.24	70^th	579	87.9%
2024	76.03	118^th	580	79.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	70.98	117^th	551	78.8%
2019	41.70	366^th	557	34.3%
2021	38.48	385^th	572	32.7%
2022	73.98	104^th	577	82.0%
2023	73.26	124^th	591	79.0%
2024	75.11	110^th	585	81.2%

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Rank History for White students at Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.36	165^th	397	58.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Three Lakes Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	71	1	2	1	0	0	75
2015	70	1	1	2	1	0	75
2016	62	0	1	0	0	0	63
2017	72	0	0	0	1	0	73
2018	78	0	0	1	1	0	80
2019	78	0	0	1	1	1	81
2020	66	2	0	1	1	2	72
2021	77	2	1	3	0	1	84
2022	74	0	3	3	0	1	81
2023	75	1	2	2	0	0	80

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 Three Lakes Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	75	8.0	9.3	45.3
2015	75	n/a	n/a	44
2016	63	8.0	7.8	57.1
2017	73	7.7	9.4	53.4
2018	80	7.2	11.0	30
2019	81	7.2	11.1	33.3
2020	72	7.3	9.8	48.6
2021	84	7.3	11.4	40.5
2022	81	7.3	11.0	44.4
2023	80	7.6	10.4	41.3

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 Three Lakes Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	75	8.0	9.3	45.3
2015	75	n/a	n/a	44
2016	63	8.0	7.8	57.1
2017	73	7.7	9.4	53.4
2018	80	7.2	11.0	30
2019	81	7.2	11.1	33.3
2020	72	7.3	9.8	48.6
2021	84	7.3	11.4	40.5
2022	81	7.3	11.0	44.4
2023	80	7.6	10.4	41.3

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 Three Lakes Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$345 (2.1%)	$16,266 (97.9%)	$16,611
2020	$180 (1.0%)	$18,206 (99.0%)	$18,388
2021	$704 (4.0%)	$16,885 (96.0%)	$17,590

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Lakes Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 306^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 93^rd of 640 Middle schools	37%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Three Lakes Junior High)	44.1	58.1	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Three Lakes School District)	44.1	58.1	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Three Lakes Junior High)	32.4	39.5	7.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Three Lakes School District)	32.4	39.5	7.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Three Lakes Junior High)	45	53.3	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Three Lakes School District)	45	53.3	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Three Lakes Junior High)	27.5	53.3	25.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Three Lakes School District)	27.5	53.3	25.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Three Lakes Junior High)	50	76.7	26.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Three Lakes School District)	50	76.7	26.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Three Lakes Junior High)	65	63.3	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Three Lakes School District)	65	63.3	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	81	80	1.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	75	3.8%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	41.3%	7.9%

Schools Near Three Lakes Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Three Lakes Junior High	Public	7-8	6930 W School St	Three Lakes	54562	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 546-3321	80	8	10.4	41.3%	75 (93.8%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.5	107^th of 641 public middle schools	83.3%		78.7	93^rd of 640 public middle schools	85.5%	14		62.9	64.1		68.6	71.8	79.5	59.0	$17,590	$704	$16,885
Northland Pines Middle	Public	7-8	1800 Pleasure Island Road	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 479-6479	182	12	15.1	45.6%	161 (88.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	64.7	223^rd of 641 public middle schools	65.2%		53.9	290^th of 640 public middle schools	54.7%	67		58.5	51.3		63.4	61.5	65.4	57.7	$13,374	$636	$12,738
James Williams Middle	Public	6-8	915 Acacia Ln	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 365-9220	472	38	12.5	51.5%	424 (89.8%)	8 (1.7%)	14 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	48.5	377^th of 641 public middle schools	41.2%		45.2	371^st of 640 public middle schools	42.0%	6	41.5	43.5	49.7	48.7	50.0	55.4	63.7	52.9	$16,787	$530	$16,257
Crandon Middle	Public	6-8	9750 US Highway 8 W	Crandon	54520	Forest County	Crandon School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 478-6124	187	14	13.6	40.6%	105 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	47 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.0%)	26.1	517^th of 641 public middle schools	19.3%		19.3	540^th of 640 public middle schools	15.6%	23	44.7	42.6	33.3	31.3	38.9	25.0	37.5	43.5	$14,787	$520	$14,268

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Lakes Junior High

What high school do graduates of Three Lakes Junior High attend?

Students who attend Three Lakes Junior High usually go on to attend Three Lakes High

Is Three Lakes Junior High a good school?

Three Lakes Junior High ranks 107^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Three Lakes Junior High in?

Three Lakes School District

How many students attend Three Lakes Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Three Lakes Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Three Lakes Junior High?

Students at Three Lakes Junior High are 94% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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