Arboretum Elementary vs Waunakee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arboretum Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Waunakee Middle
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Arboretum Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin | Waunakee Middle Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,069 | #5 of 359 |
| National rank | #770 of 50,301 | #562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 435 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 66% |
| city | Waunakee | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arboretum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 86.9).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 66%).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 12.6%).
- •Waunakee Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.6).
- •Waunakee Middle is the larger school with 667 students compared with 435.
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 Arboretum Elementary better than Waunakee Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arboretum Elementary ranks higher (90.0 vs 86.9 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 Arboretum Elementary and Waunakee Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arboretum Elementary: 435. Waunakee Middle: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arboretum Elementary and Waunakee Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Arboretum Elementary is 6th of 1,069 and Waunakee Middle is 5th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).