Farnsworth Middle vs James Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Middle
Sheboygan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
James Madison Elementary
Sheboygan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Middle Sheboygan, Wisconsin | James Madison Elementary Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 359 | #807 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11042 of 15,369 | #32244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Sheboygan | Sheboygan |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 34.1).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Farnsworth Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Farnsworth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 74.6%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Farnsworth Middle is the larger school with 443 students compared with 327.
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 Farnsworth Middle better than James Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Elementary ranks higher (39.5 vs 34.1 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 Farnsworth Middle and James Madison Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sheboygan and Sheboygan in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Middle: 443. James Madison Elementary: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Middle and James Madison Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Farnsworth Middle is 315th of 359 and James Madison Elementary is 807th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).