Grayside Elementary vs Olson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 175 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grayside Elementary
Mauston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
244 students
Olson Middle
Mauston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Grayside Elementary Mauston, Wisconsin | Olson Middle Mauston, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 1,069 | #284 of 359 |
| National rank | #33218 of 50,301 | #9585 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 244 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Mauston | Mauston |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 38.1).
- •Grayside Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Olson Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Olson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 55.7%).
- •Olson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Grayside Elementary is the larger school with 244 students compared with 240.
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 Grayside Elementary better than Olson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Middle ranks higher (41.1 vs 38.1 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 Grayside Elementary and Olson Middle?
About 175 m in a straight line, between Mauston and Mauston in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayside Elementary: 244. Olson Middle: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayside Elementary and Olson Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Grayside Elementary is 822nd of 1,069 and Olson Middle is 284th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).