Franklin Elementary vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
181 students
John Muir Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | John Muir Middle Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,069 | #141 of 359 |
| National rank | #37034 of 50,301 | #5478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 181 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 32.3).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 69.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.1).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 181.
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 Franklin Elementary better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (60.0 vs 32.3 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 Franklin Elementary and John Muir Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 181. John Muir Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and John Muir Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 889th of 1,069 and John Muir Middle is 141st of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).