Deer Creek Intermediate vs Fernwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 958 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Intermediate
Saint Francis · Public middle · Grades 4–8
300 students
Fernwood Montessori
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Intermediate Saint Francis, Wisconsin | Fernwood Montessori Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 359 | #631 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8472 of 15,369 | #24456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 300 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| city | Saint Francis | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 46.2).
- •Deer Creek Intermediate does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Fernwood Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 46.7%).
- •Deer Creek Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 22.2).
- •Fernwood Montessori is the larger school with 731 students compared with 300.
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 Deer Creek Intermediate better than Fernwood Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Fernwood Montessori ranks higher (51.0 vs 46.2 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 Deer Creek Intermediate and Fernwood Montessori?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Saint Francis and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Intermediate: 300. Fernwood Montessori: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Intermediate and Fernwood Montessori rank in Wisconsin?
Deer Creek Intermediate is 242nd of 359 and Fernwood Montessori is 631st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).