Cherokee Heights Middle vs Leopold Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Heights Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
Leopold Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Cherokee Heights Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Leopold Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 359 | #902 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8051 of 15,369 | #38094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 30.7).
- •Cherokee Heights Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Cherokee Heights Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Cherokee Heights Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 56.2%).
- •Leopold Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
- •Leopold Elementary is the larger school with 626 students compared with 526.
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 Cherokee Heights Middle better than Leopold Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Heights Middle ranks higher (48.1 vs 30.7 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 Cherokee Heights Middle and Leopold Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Heights Middle: 526. Leopold Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Heights Middle and Leopold Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cherokee Heights Middle is 229th of 359 and Leopold Elementary is 902nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).