Berry Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
McKinley Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Berry Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | McKinley Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 1,069 | #769 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #13546 of 50,301 | #30430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 42.3).
- •Berry Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Berry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Berry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 49.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 380 students compared with 368.
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 Berry Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 42.3 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 Berry Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Elementary: 368. McKinley Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Berry Elementary is 294th of 1,069 and McKinley Elementary is 769th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).