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#917 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 44% in state

Random Lake Middle

Middle School · Random Lake School District · Random Lake, WI

A middle school in Random Lake, WI serving grades 6th – 8th.

605 Random Lake Rd, Random Lake, WI 53075

  • Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$14,377
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Random Lake Middle score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Random Lake 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low211/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$90,917

Median home value

$273,000

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53075; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Random Lake School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Random Lake Middle is listed in Random Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Random Lake Middle

Random Lake Middle is a public middle school in Random Lake, WI, part of Random Lake School District, serving approximately 155 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #917 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Random Lake Middle

What grades does Random Lake Middle serve?

Random Lake Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Random Lake Middle?

Random Lake Middle has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Random Lake Middle is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Random Lake Middle rank in WI?

Random Lake Middle ranks #917 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Random Lake Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Random Lake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Random Lake Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Random Lake Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Random Lake Middle a charter school?

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

Is Random Lake Middle a Title I school?

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

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

34.2% of students at Random Lake 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
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sheboygan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 53075)
3,245
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
44.8
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 53075; 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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