Bethesda Elementary vs Butler Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethesda Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Butler Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Butler Middle Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 1,069 | #208 of 359 |
| National rank | #19415 of 50,301 | #7405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 401 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethesda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 51.1).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 40.1%).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Butler Middle is the larger school with 786 students compared with 401.
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 Bethesda Elementary better than Butler Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bethesda Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 51.1 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 Bethesda Elementary and Butler Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 401. Butler Middle: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Butler Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Bethesda Elementary is 471st of 1,069 and Butler Middle is 208th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).