Elm Lawn Elementary vs Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Lawn Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
313 students
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Elm Lawn Elementary Middleton, Wisconsin | Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,069 | #270 of 359 |
| National rank | #957 of 50,301 | #9268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 35% |
| city | Middleton | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Lawn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 42.5).
- •Elm Lawn Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 35%).
- •Elm Lawn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Elm Lawn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 53.2%).
- •Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 313.
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 Elm Lawn Elementary better than Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Lawn Elementary ranks higher (89.2 vs 42.5 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 Elm Lawn Elementary and Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Middleton and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Lawn Elementary: 313. Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Lawn Elementary and Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
Elm Lawn Elementary is 10th of 1,069 and Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School is 270th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).