At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
519
Lake Shore Middle: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Lake Shore Middle
Lake Shore Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mequon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mequon-Thiensville School District. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.8%) and Asian (7.8%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Shore Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.8%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black5.7%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Steffen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
418 reported students
Oriole Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Donges Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Homestead High
High · Grades 09–12
1,204 reported students
Public schools near Lake Shore Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steffen Middle Middle · Mequon-Thiensville School District | 06–08 | 418 | 2.6 mi |
| Bayside Middle Middle · Fox Point J2 School District | 05–08 | 340 | 3.3 mi |
| Maple Dale School Middle · Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District | 04–08 | 224 | 3.7 mi |
| Glen Hills Middle Middle · Glendale-River Hills School District | 04–08 | 483 | 5.8 mi |
| Webster Middle Middle · Cedarburg School District | 06–08 | 692 | 6.3 mi |
| Morse Mid Middle · Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 383 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore Middle
What grades does Lake Shore Middle serve?
Lake Shore Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mequon-Thiensville School District.
How many students attend Lake Shore Middle?
Lake Shore Middle reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 339 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 335 students and 27.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Shore Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Shore Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mequon-Thiensville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Shore Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Shore Middle in?
Lake Shore Middle is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District, based in Mequon, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Shore Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Steffen Middle (2.6 mi), Bayside Middle (3.3 mi), Maple Dale School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.