Hamilton Middle vs Stephens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 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
Stephens Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Stephens Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 359 | #552 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1785 of 15,369 | #21619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 790 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 55.1).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 44.1%).
- •Stephens Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 790 students compared with 447.
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 Stephens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle ranks higher (78.2 vs 55.1 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 Hamilton Middle and Stephens Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 790. Stephens Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Stephens Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hamilton Middle is 26th of 359 and Stephens Elementary is 552nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).