DeLong Middle vs Elk Mound Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeLong Middle
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Elk Mound Middle
Elk Mound · Public middle · Grades 5–8
368 students
| Measure | DeLong Middle Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Elk Mound Middle Elk Mound, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 359 | #103 of 359 |
| National rank | #7972 of 15,369 | #4485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 893 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Eau Claire | Elk Mound |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Mound Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 48.5).
- •Elk Mound Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Elk Mound Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Elk Mound Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 43.6%).
- •DeLong Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •DeLong Middle is the larger school with 893 students compared with 368.
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 DeLong Middle better than Elk Mound Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Mound Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 48.5 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 DeLong Middle and Elk Mound Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Eau Claire and Elk Mound in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeLong Middle: 893. Elk Mound Middle: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeLong Middle and Elk Mound Middle rank in Wisconsin?
DeLong Middle is 226th of 359 and Elk Mound Middle is 103rd of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).