Eighty-First Street Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eighty-First Street Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
McKinley Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Eighty-First Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,069 | #19 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49480 of 50,301 | #1790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 77% |
| city | Milwaukee | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 9.9).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 7.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 7.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 81.8%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.8).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 357.
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 Eighty-First Street Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 9.9 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 Eighty-First Street Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eighty-First Street Elementary: 357. McKinley Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eighty-First Street Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Eighty-First Street Elementary is 1038th of 1,069 and McKinley Elementary is 19th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).