Badger Elementary vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Wilson Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
| Measure | Badger Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Wilson Middle Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,069 | #338 of 359 |
| National rank | #34232 of 50,301 | #12401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Badger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 27.5).
- •Badger Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Badger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 69.4%).
- •Badger Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.0).
- •Wilson Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 258.
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 Badger Elementary better than Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Badger Elementary ranks higher (36.6 vs 27.5 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 Badger Elementary and Wilson Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Elementary: 258. Wilson Middle: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Elementary and Wilson Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Elementary is 842nd of 1,069 and Wilson Middle is 338th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).