Elkhorn Area Middle vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 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
West Side Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Area Middle Elkhorn, Wisconsin | West Side Elementary Elkhorn, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 359 | #644 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7056 of 15,369 | #24957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Elkhorn | Elkhorn |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Area Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 50.4).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 36.7%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle is the larger school with 659 students compared with 406.
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 West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Area Middle ranks higher (52.7 vs 50.4 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 West Side Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Elkhorn in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Area Middle: 659. West Side Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Area Middle and West Side Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Elkhorn Area Middle is 191st of 359 and West Side Elementary is 644th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).