Butler Middle vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 901 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
Lowell Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Butler Middle Waukesha, Wisconsin | Lowell Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 359 | #559 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7405 of 15,369 | #21813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 786 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 51.1).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Butler Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Butler Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 55.6%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.3).
- •Butler Middle is the larger school with 786 students compared with 347.
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 Butler Middle better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (54.8 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 Butler Middle and Lowell Elementary?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Middle: 786. Lowell Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Middle and Lowell Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Butler Middle is 208th of 359 and Lowell Elementary is 559th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).