Badger Rock Middle vs Innovations STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Rock Middle
Madison · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
Innovations STEM Academy
Sparta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
| Measure | Badger Rock Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Innovations STEM Academy Sparta, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #342 of 359 | #70 of 359 |
| National rank | #12745 of 15,369 | #3735 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 92 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| city | Madison | Sparta |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 25.6).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 54.3%).
- •Badger Rock Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.0).
- •Badger Rock Middle is the larger school with 92 students compared with 90.
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 Rock Middle better than Innovations STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 25.6 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 Rock Middle and Innovations STEM Academy?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Madison and Sparta in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Rock Middle: 92. Innovations STEM Academy: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Rock Middle and Innovations STEM Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Rock Middle is 342nd of 359 and Innovations STEM Academy is 70th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).