Bruce Elementary vs James Madison Academic Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
James Madison Academic Campus
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
468 students
| Measure | Bruce Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | James Madison Academic Campus Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 1,069 | #435 of 446 |
| National rank | #49987 of 50,301 | #16437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Academic Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 7.3).
- •Bruce Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bruce Elementary does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •James Madison Academic Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 94.8%).
- •James Madison Academic Campus does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.3).
- •James Madison Academic Campus is the larger school with 468 students compared with 270.
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 Bruce Elementary better than James Madison Academic Campus?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Academic Campus ranks higher (12.0 vs 7.3 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 Bruce Elementary and James Madison Academic Campus?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Elementary: 270. James Madison Academic Campus: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Elementary and James Madison Academic Campus rank in Wisconsin?
Bruce Elementary is 1059th of 1,069 and James Madison Academic Campus is 435th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).