Very Good
#432 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 34% in state
Lake Mills Middle School
Middle School · Lake Mills Comm School District · Lake Mills, IA
A Lake Mills Comm School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 S 4th Ave E, Lake Mills, IA 50450
- Math 81% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Mills Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lake Mills Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,522
Median home value
$157,500
Median rent
$640/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lake Mills Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Mills Middle School is listed in Lake Mills Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Mills Middle School
Lake Mills Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Mills, IA, part of Lake Mills Comm School District, serving approximately 141 students in grades 6th-8th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Mills Middle School
What grades does Lake Mills Middle School serve?
Lake Mills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Mills Middle School?
Lake Mills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle School is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Mills Middle School rank in IA?
Lake Mills Middle School ranks #432 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Lake Mills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Mills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Mills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Mills Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Mills Middle School a charter school?
No, Lake Mills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Mills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lake Mills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Mills Middle School?
35.5% of students at Lake Mills Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (641) 592-0894
- Area population (ZIP 50450)
- 3,001
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50450; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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