Enrollment
676
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskego, WI
Muskego Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Muskego Lakes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551017001330
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskego Lakes Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Muskego · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskego Lakes Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskego Lakes Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Muskego, WI.
School address
District: Muskego-Norway School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551017001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskego Lakes Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskego Lakes Middle
Muskego Lakes Middle is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Muskego, Wisconsin, enrolling 676 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 676 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Muskego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Denoon Middle (673 students): Muskego Lakes Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
Muskego-Norway School District also operates Muskego High (1,634 students) and Bay Lane Elementary (912 students) alongside Muskego Lakes Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muskego Lakes Middle compares
Muskego Lakes Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Muskego Lakes Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskego-Norway School District, which includes Muskego Lakes Middle.
$13,073
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Muskego Lakes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Denoon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muskego Lakes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Muskego
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muskego Lakes Middle
How many students attend Muskego Lakes Middle?
Muskego Lakes Middle has 676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskego, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskego Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskego Lakes Middle is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskego Lakes Middle?
9.7% of students at Muskego Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskego Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Muskego Lakes Middle is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Muskego, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskego Lakes Middle?
Muskego Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muskego Lakes Middle rank among public schools in Muskego?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskego Lakes Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Muskego, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muskego on the city page.
Is Muskego Lakes Middle a good school?
Muskego Lakes Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Muskego-Norway School District?
Besides Muskego Lakes Middle, Muskego-Norway School District also operates Muskego High (1,634 students), Bay Lane Elementary (912 students), and Lake Denoon Middle (673 students). See the Muskego-Norway School District district page for the complete list.
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