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Lane Intermediate

1300 S 109th St, West Allis, WI 53214West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
381
Students
Total enrolled
$16,804
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
17% vs nat'l
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
21% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 381 students in grades 06–08 in West Allis, Wisconsin.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,804 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lane Intermediate is a mid-sized middle in West Allis, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 381 students. The district invests $16,804 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lane Intermediate

381
Total Students
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution194 male · 187 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 219 students
Student Composition
55%
20%
12%
11%
Asian2%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black12%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551626003004

Academic Outcomes at Lane Intermediate

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53214

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,804Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,804
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,394
Student Support$3,193
Administration$2,016
Operations$2,521
Other$1,680
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,804 spent per student, an estimated $7,444 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
37%
State government
50.1%
Local (property tax)
37.3%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,804/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyMilwaukee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (414)329-6610
NCES ID: 551626003004
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Allis seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1300 S 109th St, West Allis, WI 53214
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.