Badger Ridge Middle vs Karcher Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 109 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
Karcher Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
779 students
| Measure | Badger Ridge Middle Verona, Wisconsin | Karcher Middle School Burlington, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 359 | #135 of 359 |
| National rank | #9154 of 15,369 | #5318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 776 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Verona | Burlington |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karcher Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 43.0).
- •Karcher Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Karcher Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Badger Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 34.7%).
- •Badger Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.6).
- •Karcher Middle School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 776.
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 Karcher Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Karcher Middle School ranks higher (60.8 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 Karcher Middle School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Verona and Burlington in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Ridge Middle: 776. Karcher Middle School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Ridge Middle and Karcher Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Ridge Middle is 267th of 359 and Karcher Middle School is 135th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).