Brown Deer Middle/High vs Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 463 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Deer Middle/High
Brown Deer · Public high · Grades 6–12
904 students
Thoreau Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students
| Measure | Brown Deer Middle/High Brown Deer, Wisconsin | Thoreau Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 446 | #1041 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11545 of 16,910 | #49542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 904 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 5% |
| city | Brown Deer | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Deer Middle/High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 9.7).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 6%).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High is the larger school with 904 students compared with 353.
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 Brown Deer Middle/High better than Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Deer Middle/High ranks higher (37.6 vs 9.7 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 Brown Deer Middle/High and Thoreau Elementary?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Brown Deer and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Deer Middle/High: 904. Thoreau Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Deer Middle/High and Thoreau Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Brown Deer Middle/High is 302nd of 446 and Thoreau Elementary is 1041st of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).