Glacier Creek Middle vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.0 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
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
309 students
| Measure | Glacier Creek Middle Cross Plains, Wisconsin | Sunset Ridge Elementary Middleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 359 | #12 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1717 of 15,369 | #1081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 924 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| city | Cross Plains | Middleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 78.5).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 14.3%).
- •Glacier Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •Glacier Creek Middle is the larger school with 924 students compared with 309.
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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 78.5 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cross Plains and Middleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Creek Middle: 924. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Creek Middle and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Glacier Creek Middle is 23rd of 359 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 12th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).