Gompers Elementary vs Sherman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gompers Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Sherman Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
| Measure | Gompers Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Sherman Middle Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 1,069 | #325 of 359 |
| National rank | #30412 of 50,301 | #11702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 18% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gompers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 31.2).
- •Gompers Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Sherman Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Gompers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 60%).
- •Gompers Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.1).
- •Sherman Middle is the larger school with 400 students compared with 217.
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 Gompers Elementary better than Sherman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gompers Elementary ranks higher (42.3 vs 31.2 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 Gompers Elementary and Sherman Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gompers Elementary: 217. Sherman Middle: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gompers Elementary and Sherman Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Gompers Elementary is 768th of 1,069 and Sherman Middle is 325th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).