Lancaster Middle

Lancaster Middle is an intimate 6-8 campus in Lancaster, Wisconsin, part of Lancaster Community School District. The school teaches 231 students in grades 6 through 8. That puts it 39% leaner than the typical public school in Wisconsin, which averages around 381 students.

Within Lancaster Community School District, which oversees 3 schools and 991 students, Lancaster Middle is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Lancaster Middle lists that nearly all students (94%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 5% Hispanic. Compared to Grant County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 39% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

With demographic context factored in, Lancaster Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 54.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 59.4%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Grant County) reports that median household earnings sit near $66,858, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Grant County's 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,838 students), Lancaster Middle is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Lancaster High, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Lancaster Middle ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 61.4%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 8%: 214 students in 2018 compared to 231 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 13.7:1 in 2018 to 15.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.