Badger Middle vs McLane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 690 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Middle
West Bend · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students
McLane Elementary
West Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–4
340 students
| Measure | Badger Middle West Bend, Wisconsin | McLane Elementary West Bend, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 359 | #73 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4855 of 15,369 | #5191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 714 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| city | West Bend | West Bend |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 62.8).
- •McLane Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •McLane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Badger Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 35.3%).
- •McLane Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Badger Middle is the larger school with 714 students compared with 340.
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 Middle better than McLane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McLane Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 62.8 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 Middle and McLane Elementary?
About 690 m in a straight line, between West Bend and West Bend in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Middle: 714. McLane Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Middle and McLane Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Middle is 115th of 359 and McLane Elementary is 73rd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).