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#155 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 7% in state

Lake Denoon Middle

Middle School · Muskego-norway School District · Muskego, WI

A Muskego-norway School District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

W216S10586 Crowbar Dr, Muskego, WI 53150

  • Math 83% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+31.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,038
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Lake Denoon Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Lake Denoon Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,544/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muskego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,125

Median home value

$390,500

Median rent

$1,230/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norris AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–123.1 mi13Compare →
Norris Academy Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–123.1 mi24Compare →
Muskego Lakes MiddleEnrollment path unverified9.05–8Not available680Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Muskego-norway School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$14,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Denoon Middle is listed in Muskego-Norway School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Denoon Middle

Lake Denoon Middle is a public middle school in Muskego, WI, part of Muskego-norway School District, serving approximately 687 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Denoon Middle

What grades does Lake Denoon Middle serve?

Lake Denoon Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Lake Denoon Middle?

Lake Denoon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Denoon Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Denoon Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Denoon Middle rank in WI?

Lake Denoon Middle ranks #155 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lake Denoon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Denoon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Denoon Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Denoon Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lake Denoon Middle a charter school?

No, Lake Denoon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Denoon Middle a Title I school?

No, Lake Denoon Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Denoon Middle?

11.4% of students at Lake Denoon Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Waukesha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 53150)
26,142
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
46.1
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53150; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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