Glacier Creek Middle vs Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 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
Park Elementary
Cross Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
245 students
| Measure | Glacier Creek Middle Cross Plains, Wisconsin | Park Elementary Cross Plains, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 359 | #202 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1717 of 15,369 | #10143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 924 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Cross Plains | Cross Plains |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 71.7).
- •Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 14.7%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Glacier Creek Middle is the larger school with 924 students compared with 245.
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 Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Creek Middle ranks higher (78.5 vs 71.7 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 Glacier Creek Middle and Park Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cross Plains and Cross Plains in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Creek Middle: 924. Park Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Creek Middle and Park Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Glacier Creek Middle is 23rd of 359 and Park Elementary is 202nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).