Lake Shore Middle vs Steffen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Shore Middle
Mequon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Steffen Middle
Mequon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Lake Shore Middle Mequon, Wisconsin | Steffen Middle Mequon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 359 | #22 of 359 |
| National rank | #581 of 15,369 | #1672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| city | Mequon | Mequon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Shore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 78.8).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 14.8%).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Steffen Middle is the larger school with 418 students compared with 335.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Shore Middle better than Steffen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Shore Middle ranks higher (86.6 vs 78.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Shore Middle and Steffen Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mequon and Mequon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Shore Middle: 335. Steffen Middle: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Shore Middle and Steffen Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Lake Shore Middle is 7th of 359 and Steffen Middle is 22nd of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).