Beaver Dam Middle vs Horace Mann Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Dam Middle
Beaver Dam · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Horace Mann Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Beaver Dam Middle Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Horace Mann Middle Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 359 | #181 of 359 |
| National rank | #9288 of 15,369 | #6782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Beaver Dam | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 42.4).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 49.4%).
- •Beaver Dam Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Horace Mann Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 633.
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 Beaver Dam Middle better than Horace Mann Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Middle ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.4 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 Beaver Dam Middle and Horace Mann Middle?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Beaver Dam and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Dam Middle: 633. Horace Mann Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Dam Middle and Horace Mann Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Beaver Dam Middle is 273rd of 359 and Horace Mann Middle is 181st of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).