Gaenslen Elementary vs Shorewood High
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.
Gaenslen Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students
Shorewood High
Shorewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
| Measure | Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Shorewood High Shorewood, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,069 | #4 of 446 |
| National rank | #46377 of 50,301 | #1986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 641 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 62% |
| city | Milwaukee | Shorewood |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 17.4).
- •Shorewood High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 4%).
- •Shorewood High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 5%).
- •Shorewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 88.3%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Gaenslen Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 589.
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 Gaenslen Elementary better than Shorewood High?
On the Success Index (US), Shorewood High ranks higher (75.8 vs 17.4 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 Gaenslen Elementary and Shorewood High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Shorewood in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaenslen Elementary: 641. Shorewood High: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaenslen Elementary and Shorewood High rank in Wisconsin?
Gaenslen Elementary is 991st of 1,069 and Shorewood High is 4th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).