Gaenslen Elementary vs Shorewood Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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 Intermediate
Shorewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
300 students
| Measure | Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Shorewood Intermediate Shorewood, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,069 | #137 of 359 |
| National rank | #46377 of 50,301 | #5423 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 641 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 41% |
| city | Milwaukee | Shorewood |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorewood Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 17.4).
- •Shorewood Intermediate does better on math proficiency (41% vs 4%).
- •Shorewood Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 5%).
- •Shorewood Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 88.3%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Gaenslen Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 300.
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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Shorewood Intermediate ranks higher (60.3 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 Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Shorewood in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaenslen Elementary: 641. Shorewood Intermediate: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaenslen Elementary and Shorewood Intermediate rank in Wisconsin?
Gaenslen Elementary is 991st of 1,069 and Shorewood Intermediate is 137th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).