Very Good
#742 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 35% in state
Lancaster Middle
Middle School · Lancaster Community School District · Lancaster, WI
A Lancaster Community School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
802 E Elm St, Lancaster, WI 53813
- Math 69% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lancaster Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
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 Lancaster 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,439/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$80,946
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Lancaster Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lancaster Middle is listed in Lancaster Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lancaster Middle
Lancaster Middle is a public middle school in Lancaster, WI, part of Lancaster Community School District, serving approximately 235 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lancaster Middle
What grades does Lancaster Middle serve?
Lancaster Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lancaster Middle?
Lancaster Middle has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lancaster Middle rank in WI?
Lancaster Middle ranks #742 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lancaster Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lancaster Middle 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 Lancaster Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lancaster Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lancaster Middle a charter school?
No, Lancaster Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lancaster Middle a Title I school?
No, Lancaster Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lancaster Middle?
36.2% of students at Lancaster 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (608) 723-6425
- Area population (ZIP 53813)
- 6,139
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 53813; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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