Donges Bay Elementary vs Steffen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donges Bay Elementary
Mequon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Steffen Middle
Mequon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Donges Bay Elementary Mequon, Wisconsin | Steffen Middle Mequon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 1,069 | #22 of 359 |
| National rank | #2752 of 50,301 | #1672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.1% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| city | Mequon | Mequon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donges Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 78.8).
- •Donges Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Donges Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Donges Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 14.8%).
- •Steffen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Donges Bay Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 418.
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 Donges Bay Elementary better than Steffen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Donges Bay Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 78.8 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 Donges Bay Elementary and Steffen Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Mequon and Mequon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donges Bay Elementary: 539. Steffen Middle: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donges Bay Elementary and Steffen Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Donges Bay Elementary is 28th of 1,069 and Steffen Middle is 22nd of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).