Beaver Dam Middle vs Silver Lake Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 49 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
Silver Lake Intermediate
Oconomowoc · Public middle · Grades 5–8
633 students
| Measure | Beaver Dam Middle Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Silver Lake Intermediate Oconomowoc, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 359 | #60 of 359 |
| National rank | #9288 of 15,369 | #3197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 633 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Beaver Dam | Oconomowoc |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Lake Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 42.4).
- •Silver Lake Intermediate does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Silver Lake Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Silver Lake Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 49.4%).
- •Silver Lake Intermediate does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Beaver Dam Middle better than Silver Lake Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Lake Intermediate ranks higher (70.7 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 Silver Lake Intermediate?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Beaver Dam and Oconomowoc in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Dam Middle: 633. Silver Lake Intermediate: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Dam Middle and Silver Lake Intermediate rank in Wisconsin?
Beaver Dam Middle is 273rd of 359 and Silver Lake Intermediate is 60th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).