De Soto Middle vs Independence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Soto Middle
De Soto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
101 students
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
101 students
| Measure | De Soto Middle De Soto, Wisconsin | Independence Middle Independence, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 359 | #321 of 359 |
| National rank | #8961 of 15,369 | #11534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 101 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | De Soto | Independence |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Soto Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 31.9).
- •De Soto Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •De Soto Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 60.4%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
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 Soto Middle better than Independence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), De Soto Middle ranks higher (43.9 vs 31.9 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 Soto Middle and Independence Middle?
About 106 km in a straight line, between De Soto and Independence in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Soto Middle: 101. Independence Middle: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Soto Middle and Independence Middle rank in Wisconsin?
De Soto Middle is 255th of 359 and Independence Middle is 321st of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).