E Cook Elementary vs Vel Phillips Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E Cook Elementary
Oshkosh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Vel Phillips Middle School
Oshkosh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | E Cook Elementary Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Vel Phillips Middle School Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 1,069 | #335 of 359 |
| National rank | #34677 of 50,301 | #12121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Oshkosh | Oshkosh |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E Cook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 29.0).
- •E Cook Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •E Cook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Vel Phillips Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 64.4%).
- •Vel Phillips Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Vel Phillips Middle School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 278.
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 E Cook Elementary better than Vel Phillips Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), E Cook Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 29.0 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 E Cook Elementary and Vel Phillips Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oshkosh and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E Cook Elementary: 278. Vel Phillips Middle School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E Cook Elementary and Vel Phillips Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
E Cook Elementary is 851st of 1,069 and Vel Phillips Middle School is 335th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).