Bessie Allen Middle vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Allen Middle
North Fond du Lac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
Parkside Elementary
Fond du Lac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Bessie Allen Middle North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | Parkside Elementary Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 359 | #924 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11460 of 15,369 | #40402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | North Fond du Lac | Fond du Lac |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Allen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 27.0).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Bessie Allen Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Bessie Allen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 79.4%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •Bessie Allen Middle is the larger school with 339 students compared with 325.
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 Bessie Allen Middle better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Allen Middle ranks higher (32.2 vs 27.0 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 Bessie Allen Middle and Parkside Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between North Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Allen Middle: 339. Parkside Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Allen Middle and Parkside Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bessie Allen Middle is 318th of 359 and Parkside Elementary is 924th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).