Central Wisconsin STEM Academy vs John Edwards Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy
Nekoosa · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
32 students
John Edwards Middle
Port Edwards · Public middle · Grades 6–8
89 students
| Measure | Central Wisconsin STEM Academy Nekoosa, Wisconsin | John Edwards Middle Port Edwards, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #241 of 359 |
| National rank | – | #8385 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 32 | 89 |
| Enrollment | 32 | 89 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 32.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 42% |
| city | Nekoosa | Port Edwards |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Wisconsin STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 46.6).
- •Central Wisconsin STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Central Wisconsin STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 37%).
- •John Edwards Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 62.5%).
- •John Edwards Middle does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 32.0).
- •John Edwards Middle is the larger school with 89 students compared with 32.
- •Central Wisconsin STEM Academy is a charter school while John Edwards Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central Wisconsin STEM Academy better than John Edwards Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Wisconsin STEM Academy ranks higher (60.6 vs 46.6 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 Central Wisconsin STEM Academy and John Edwards Middle?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Nekoosa and Port Edwards in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy: 32. John Edwards Middle: 89. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Wisconsin STEM Academy and John Edwards Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy is unranked and John Edwards Middle is 241st of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).