Blakewood Elementary vs South Milwaukee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blakewood Elementary
South Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
South Milwaukee Middle
South Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Blakewood Elementary South Milwaukee, Wisconsin | South Milwaukee Middle South Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #753 of 1,069 | #305 of 359 |
| National rank | #29310 of 50,301 | #10580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | South Milwaukee | South Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 36.4).
- •Blakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •South Milwaukee Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Blakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 53.3%).
- •Blakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •South Milwaukee Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 314.
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 Blakewood Elementary better than South Milwaukee Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blakewood Elementary ranks higher (43.9 vs 36.4 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 Blakewood Elementary and South Milwaukee Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between South Milwaukee and South Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blakewood Elementary: 314. South Milwaukee Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blakewood Elementary and South Milwaukee Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Blakewood Elementary is 753rd of 1,069 and South Milwaukee Middle is 305th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).