Chain Exploration Center vs Waupaca Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain Exploration Center
Waupaca · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
139 students
Waupaca Middle
Waupaca · Public middle · Grades 5–8
546 students
| Measure | Chain Exploration Center Waupaca, Wisconsin | Waupaca Middle Waupaca, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,069 | #111 of 359 |
| National rank | #8008 of 50,301 | #4719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 139 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 55% |
| city | Waupaca | Waupaca |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chain Exploration Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 63.5).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 55%).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 49%).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 43.4%).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Waupaca Middle is the larger school with 546 students compared with 139.
- •Chain Exploration Center is a charter school while Waupaca 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 Chain Exploration Center better than Waupaca Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chain Exploration Center ranks higher (74.9 vs 63.5 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 Chain Exploration Center and Waupaca Middle?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Waupaca and Waupaca in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain Exploration Center: 139. Waupaca Middle: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain Exploration Center and Waupaca Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Chain Exploration Center is 138th of 1,069 and Waupaca Middle is 111th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).