Cameron Middle vs Tainter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Middle
Cameron · Public middle · Grades 5–8
319 students
Tainter Elementary
Rice Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students
| Measure | Cameron Middle Cameron, Wisconsin | Tainter Elementary Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 359 | #481 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6951 of 15,369 | #19751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 319 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Cameron | Rice Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tainter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 53.2).
- •Tainter Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Tainter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Cameron Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 56.4%).
- •Tainter Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.2).
- •Tainter Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 319.
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 Cameron Middle better than Tainter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tainter Elementary ranks higher (57.8 vs 53.2 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 Cameron Middle and Tainter Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Cameron and Rice Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cameron Middle: 319. Tainter Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cameron Middle and Tainter Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cameron Middle is 185th of 359 and Tainter Elementary is 481st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).