Forest Ridge Elementary vs Oak Creek West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Oak Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Oak Creek West Middle
Oak Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Forest Ridge Elementary Oak Creek, Wisconsin | Oak Creek West Middle Oak Creek, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #608 of 1,069 | #190 of 359 |
| National rank | #23611 of 50,301 | #7044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| city | Oak Creek | Oak Creek |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.2 vs 52.8).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Oak Creek West Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Oak Creek West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 52%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Oak Creek West Middle is the larger school with 531 students compared with 435.
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 Forest Ridge Elementary better than Oak Creek West Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Ridge Elementary and Oak Creek West Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Creek and Oak Creek in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Ridge Elementary: 435. Oak Creek West Middle: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Ridge Elementary and Oak Creek West Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Forest Ridge Elementary is 608th of 1,069 and Oak Creek West Middle is 190th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).