Crestwood Elementary vs Hamilton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Crestwood Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Hamilton Middle Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,069 | #26 of 359 |
| National rank | #13279 of 50,301 | #1785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 67.2).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 24.2%).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 790 students compared with 293.
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 Crestwood Elementary better than Hamilton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle ranks higher (78.2 vs 67.2 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 Crestwood Elementary and Hamilton Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Elementary: 293. Hamilton Middle: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Elementary and Hamilton Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Crestwood Elementary is 288th of 1,069 and Hamilton Middle is 26th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).