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3 schools in Lake Mills Comm School District

Iowa · 642 students · 1 city

For families inside Lake Mills Comm School District, public-school options total 3 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 642 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Lake Mills Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
642
-55 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lake Mills Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
83.4%#22 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
642#189 of 234#8,511 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#147 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.2:1#143 of 234#4,610 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
34.1%#134 of 234#6,219 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Lake Mills Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 670 to 642 students (down 4%) and from 52 to 45 full-time teachers (down 13%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Lake Mills Comm School District

Lake Mills Comm School District is a low-population Iowa school district running 3 schools with combined enrollment near 642.

For a sense of the school types, Lake Mills Comm School District is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 214 in this district, noticeably below the Iowa typical of 376.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lake Mills Comm School District has decreased 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 697 students to 642.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lake Mills Comm School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Lake Mills Comm School District run?
Lake Mills Comm School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 642 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lake Mills Comm School District?
Lake Mills Comm School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Lake Mills Comm School District?
Lake Mills Elementary School is the largest public school in Lake Mills Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 303 students.
What grade levels does Lake Mills Comm School District serve?
Lake Mills Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.