Hamilton Middle vs Van Hise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 124 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
Van Hise Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Van Hise Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 359 | #21 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1785 of 15,369 | #2036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 790 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Hise Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 78.2).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 19.4%).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 790 students compared with 396.
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 Van Hise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Hise Elementary ranks higher (86.0 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 Van Hise Elementary?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 790. Van Hise Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Van Hise Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hamilton Middle is 26th of 359 and Van Hise Elementary is 21st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).