Glen Hills Middle vs Thurston Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Hills Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
483 students
Thurston Woods Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students
| Measure | Glen Hills Middle Glendale, Wisconsin | Thurston Woods Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 359 | #1058 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #5284 of 15,369 | #49961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 483 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 3% |
| city | Glendale | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 7.6).
- •Glen Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 3%).
- •Glen Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 5%).
- •Glen Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 92.6%).
- •Glen Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.3).
- •Glen Hills Middle is the larger school with 483 students compared with 256.
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 Glen Hills Middle better than Thurston Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Hills Middle ranks higher (60.9 vs 7.6 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 Glen Hills Middle and Thurston Woods Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Hills Middle: 483. Thurston Woods Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Hills Middle and Thurston Woods Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Glen Hills Middle is 134th of 359 and Thurston Woods Elementary is 1058th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).