The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in Social studies. The lowest is 62% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lomira Middle
Lomira Middle School serves grades six through eight as part of the Lomira School District, a regular public school housed along with the district’s high school and elementary programs in a single K-12 building in the village of Lomira. The village itself sits at the crossroads of several state highways and Interstate 41 in Dodge County, an agricultural area that also hosts significant industrial employers, including a large printing plant and a farm equipment manufacturer. The school is integrated into the village rather than isolated on a separate campus, and the district also operates a second elementary school in the neighboring village of Theresa.
Enrollment at the middle school is modest, spread across three grades with similar-sized classes. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and a very small number of Black students and students identifying as two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school in a relatively lower-poverty context compared to many schools statewide. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the sources reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those support populations.
State test results from the most recent school year show a pattern that varies by subject and grade. In math, proficiency rates climb steadily across the three grades, with sixth grade near the midpoint and seventh and eighth grades each reaching higher levels. In English language arts, the same upward trajectory appears, with sixth graders scoring below the middle and seventh and eighth graders at notably stronger levels. Eighth grade science proficiency sits near the middle of the range, while eighth grade social studies results are notably high. The school’s overall performance across tested subjects and grades, when compared to other schools in Dodge County, placed it in the top quartile of the nine districts in that county. That is a meaningful strength relative to its immediate neighbors.
The middle school does not offer high school programs, so there is no graduation rate to report, nor data on chronic absenteeism or course access. Because this is a middle school, no information is available about college readiness metrics such as AP or dual-credit participation. The absence of any program offerings data in the available information means a parent should ask the school directly about electives, music, art, and any advanced or remedial academic supports.
The district passed a facilities referendum in 2022 that funds building improvements including safety upgrades, HVAC replacement, roofing, and classroom renovations. That investment in the physical plant is an ongoing parent-relevant reality, as it affects both property tax obligations and the quality of the school environment. The village’s housing market shows a median home value somewhat below the statewide benchmark, and the area’s unemployment rate has been near the national average in the period reviewed. The village has seen some industrial development over time, but no major new housing developments were identified, suggesting a relatively stable rather than fast-growing community context.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a small, integrated K-12 building in a rural highway village where academic performance is solid overall and stands strong against other districts in Dodge County, especially in the upper middle school grades and in social studies. The student body is not highly diverse, the economic profile is moderate, and the district has recently committed to upgrading its facilities. A parent who values a small-town setting with clear academic strengths relative to neighboring districts and wants to understand the full range of supports and elective offerings would do well to visit the school and speak directly with staff.
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