Franklin Middle vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle
Janesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Van Buren Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle Janesville, Wisconsin | Van Buren Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 359 | #696 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9659 of 15,369 | #27059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 40.7).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 66.5%).
- •Franklin Middle does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.6).
- •Franklin Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 408.
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 Middle better than Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary ranks higher (47.2 vs 40.7 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 Middle and Van Buren Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle: 486. Van Buren Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle and Van Buren Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Middle is 286th of 359 and Van Buren Elementary is 696th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).