Darien Elementary vs Phoenix Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darien Elementary
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
223 students
Phoenix Middle
Delavan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
474 students
| Measure | Darien Elementary Darien, Wisconsin | Phoenix Middle Delavan, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,069 | #309 of 359 |
| National rank | #21574 of 50,301 | #10862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 223 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Darien | Delavan |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darien Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 35.0).
- •Phoenix Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 65.9%).
- •Darien Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.9).
- •Phoenix Middle is the larger school with 474 students compared with 223.
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 Darien Elementary better than Phoenix Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Darien Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 35.0 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 Darien Elementary and Phoenix Middle?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Darien and Delavan in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darien Elementary: 223. Phoenix Middle: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darien Elementary and Phoenix Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Darien Elementary is 550th of 1,069 and Phoenix Middle is 309th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).