Big Bend Elementary vs Lake Denoon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Bend Elementary
Big Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
Lake Denoon Middle
Muskego · Public middle · Grades 5–8
673 students
| Measure | Big Bend Elementary Big Bend, Wisconsin | Lake Denoon Middle Muskego, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #188 of 1,069 | #12 of 359 |
| National rank | #9559 of 50,301 | #1146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 455 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| city | Big Bend | Muskego |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Denoon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 72.5).
- •Lake Denoon Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Lake Denoon Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Lake Denoon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 11.9%).
- •Big Bend Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Lake Denoon Middle is the larger school with 673 students compared with 455.
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 Big Bend Elementary better than Lake Denoon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Denoon Middle ranks higher (82.2 vs 72.5 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 Big Bend Elementary and Lake Denoon Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Big Bend and Muskego in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bend Elementary: 455. Lake Denoon Middle: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bend Elementary and Lake Denoon Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Big Bend Elementary is 188th of 1,069 and Lake Denoon Middle is 12th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).