Doerfler Elementary vs Lake Mills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doerfler Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
Lake Mills Elementary
Lake Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
613 students
| Measure | Doerfler Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Lake Mills Elementary Lake Mills, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1026 of 1,069 | #414 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49196 of 50,301 | #17209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 609 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 47% |
| city | Milwaukee | Lake Mills |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 10.9).
- •Lake Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Lake Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 11%).
- •Lake Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 79%).
- •Lake Mills Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.5).
- •Lake Mills Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 609.
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 Doerfler Elementary better than Lake Mills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mills Elementary ranks higher (61.4 vs 10.9 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 Doerfler Elementary and Lake Mills Elementary?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Lake Mills in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doerfler Elementary: 609. Lake Mills Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doerfler Elementary and Lake Mills Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Doerfler Elementary is 1026th of 1,069 and Lake Mills Elementary is 414th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).