Altoona Elementary vs South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
555 students
South Middle
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
| Measure | Altoona Elementary Altoona, Wisconsin | South Middle Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,069 | #169 of 359 |
| National rank | #17967 of 50,301 | #6224 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Altoona | Eau Claire |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altoona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 56.6).
- •Altoona Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •South Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •South Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 33.5%).
- •Altoona Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •South Middle is the larger school with 797 students compared with 555.
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 Altoona Elementary better than South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Altoona Elementary ranks higher (60.3 vs 56.6 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 Altoona Elementary and South Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Elementary: 555. South Middle: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Elementary and South Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Altoona Elementary is 434th of 1,069 and South Middle is 169th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).