Middle Schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District

The Mequon-Thiensville School District in Wisconsin is home to two exceptional middle schools: Steffen Middle and Lake Shore Middle. Both schools consistently rank among the top 10% of middle schools in the state, with Steffen Middle and Lake Shore Middle ranked 60th and 53rd, respectively, out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Academically, the two schools significantly outperform the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels. They also maintain a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance. However, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7%, which may be an area of concern for the district to address.

In terms of resources, Steffen Middle spends $12,960 per student, while Lake Shore Middle spends $14,106 per student. Both schools have a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, suggesting more individualized attention for students. The difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools (14.43% at Steffen Middle and 9.34% at Lake Shore Middle) may indicate some socioeconomic diversity within the district, which the schools may need to consider in their efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.