Edison Middle vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 808 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle
Janesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
Van Buren Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Edison Middle Janesville, Wisconsin | Van Buren Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 359 | #696 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7908 of 15,369 | #27059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 47.2).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Edison Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 61%).
- •Edison Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.6).
- •Edison Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 408.
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 Edison Middle better than Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle ranks higher (48.7 vs 47.2 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 Edison Middle and Van Buren Elementary?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle: 587. Van Buren Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle and Van Buren Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Edison Middle is 223rd of 359 and Van Buren Elementary is 696th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).