Altoona Middle vs Northstar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Middle
Altoona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
394 students
Northstar Middle
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
| Measure | Altoona Middle Altoona, Wisconsin | Northstar Middle Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 359 | #213 of 359 |
| National rank | #3675 of 15,369 | #7554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| city | Altoona | Eau Claire |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altoona Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 50.5).
- •Altoona Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Altoona Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Altoona Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 42.9%).
- •Northstar Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Northstar Middle is the larger school with 529 students compared with 394.
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 Middle better than Northstar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Altoona Middle ranks higher (68.4 vs 50.5 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 Middle and Northstar Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Middle: 394. Northstar Middle: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Middle and Northstar Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Altoona Middle is 68th of 359 and Northstar Middle is 213th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).