Summary:
The Lake Mills Elementary School is the sole elementary school in the Lake Mills Community School District in Iowa. This standout school consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
Lake Mills Elementary School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with students scoring well above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 95.7% of 3rd graders, 85.4% of 4th graders, and 88.6% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 67.9%, 76%, and 69.8% respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1 and relatively high spending of $12,400 per student likely contribute to its success.
While the school has a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 32.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it is still able to achieve exceptional academic results. This highlights the school's ability to support students from diverse economic backgrounds and provide a high-quality education to all its students. The Lake Mills Community School District as a whole is also ranked 29th out of 313 school districts in Iowa and is rated 5 stars, further demonstrating the excellence of the educational opportunities available in this area.
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