Glacier Creek Middle vs Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Creek Middle
Cross Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
924 students
Madison Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Glacier Creek Middle Cross Plains, Wisconsin | Madison Middle Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 359 | #289 of 359 |
| National rank | #1717 of 15,369 | #9770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 924 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| city | Cross Plains | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 40.2).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 43.7%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 924.
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 Glacier Creek Middle better than Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Creek Middle ranks higher (78.5 vs 40.2 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 Glacier Creek Middle and Madison Middle?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Cross Plains and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Creek Middle: 924. Madison Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Creek Middle and Madison Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Glacier Creek Middle is 23rd of 359 and Madison Middle is 289th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).