Hamilton Middle vs Shorewood Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Shorewood Hills Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 359 | #14 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1785 of 15,369 | #1313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 790 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 78.2).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 24.2%).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 790 students compared with 368.
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 Hamilton Middle better than Shorewood Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shorewood Hills Elementary ranks higher (88.0 vs 78.2 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 Hamilton Middle and Shorewood Hills Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 790. Shorewood Hills Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Shorewood Hills Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hamilton Middle is 26th of 359 and Shorewood Hills Elementary is 14th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).