De Forest Middle vs Yahara Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Forest Middle
De Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
Yahara Elementary
DeForest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
329 students
| Measure | De Forest Middle De Forest, Wisconsin | Yahara Elementary DeForest, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 359 | #269 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #5495 of 15,369 | #12547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 602 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | De Forest | DeForest |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yahara Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 59.9).
- •Yahara Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Yahara Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Yahara Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 19.8%).
- •De Forest Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.7).
- •De Forest Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 329.
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 De Forest Middle better than Yahara Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yahara Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 59.9 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 De Forest Middle and Yahara Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between De Forest and DeForest in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Forest Middle: 602. Yahara Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Forest Middle and Yahara Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
De Forest Middle is 142nd of 359 and Yahara Elementary is 269th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).