Beaver Dam Middle vs Longfellow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 196 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
Longfellow Middle
La Crosse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Beaver Dam Middle Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Longfellow Middle La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 359 | #237 of 359 |
| National rank | #9288 of 15,369 | #8213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Beaver Dam | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 42.4).
- •Beaver Dam Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 49.4%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.2).
- •Beaver Dam Middle is the larger school with 633 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 Beaver Dam Middle better than Longfellow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (47.4 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 Longfellow Middle?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Beaver Dam and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Dam Middle: 633. Longfellow Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Dam Middle and Longfellow Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Beaver Dam Middle is 273rd of 359 and Longfellow Middle is 237th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).