Badger Ridge Middle vs Cesar Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Ridge Middle
Verona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
776 students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | Badger Ridge Middle Verona, Wisconsin | Cesar Chavez Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 359 | #342 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9154 of 15,369 | #14955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 776 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| city | Verona | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 43.0).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Badger Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 32.3%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Badger Ridge Middle is the larger school with 776 students compared with 631.
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 Ridge Middle better than Cesar Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 43.0 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 Ridge Middle and Cesar Chavez Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Verona and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Ridge Middle: 776. Cesar Chavez Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Ridge Middle and Cesar Chavez Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Ridge Middle is 267th of 359 and Cesar Chavez Elementary is 342nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).