Bayside Middle vs Lake Shore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Middle
Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
340 students
Lake Shore Middle
Mequon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Bayside Middle Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Lake Shore Middle Mequon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 359 | #7 of 359 |
| National rank | #349 of 15,369 | #581 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| city | Milwaukee | Mequon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 86.6).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Bayside Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Bayside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 9.6%).
- •Bayside Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Bayside Middle is the larger school with 340 students compared with 335.
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 Bayside Middle better than Lake Shore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bayside Middle ranks higher (89.1 vs 86.6 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 Bayside Middle and Lake Shore Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Mequon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Middle: 340. Lake Shore Middle: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Middle and Lake Shore Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Bayside Middle is 2nd of 359 and Lake Shore Middle is 7th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).