Elkhorn Area Middle vs Waunakee Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn Area Middle
Elkhorn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Waunakee Intermediate
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 5–6
661 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Area Middle Elkhorn, Wisconsin | Waunakee Intermediate Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #191 of 359 | #1 of 359 |
| National rank | #7056 of 15,369 | #243 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 659 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 81% |
| city | Elkhorn | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waunakee Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 52.7).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on math proficiency (81% vs 43%).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 34.1%).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.3).
- •Waunakee Intermediate is the larger school with 661 students compared with 659.
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 Elkhorn Area Middle better than Waunakee Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Waunakee Intermediate ranks higher (90.7 vs 52.7 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 Elkhorn Area Middle and Waunakee Intermediate?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Area Middle: 659. Waunakee Intermediate: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Area Middle and Waunakee Intermediate rank in Wisconsin?
Elkhorn Area Middle is 191st of 359 and Waunakee Intermediate is 1st of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).