Cooper Montessori vs Karcher Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Montessori
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
225 students
Karcher Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
779 students
| Measure | Cooper Montessori Burlington, Wisconsin | Karcher Middle School Burlington, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,069 | #135 of 359 |
| National rank | #22274 of 50,301 | #5318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 225 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karcher Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 54.1).
- •Karcher Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Karcher Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Cooper Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 34.7%).
- •Karcher Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.8).
- •Karcher Middle School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 225.
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 Cooper Montessori better than Karcher Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Karcher Middle School ranks higher (60.8 vs 54.1 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 Cooper Montessori and Karcher Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Montessori: 225. Karcher Middle School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Montessori and Karcher Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
Cooper Montessori is 570th of 1,069 and Karcher Middle School is 135th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).