Harvest Intermediate School vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Intermediate School
DeForest · Public middle · Grades 4–6
966 students
John Muir Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Harvest Intermediate School DeForest, Wisconsin | John Muir Middle Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 359 | #141 of 359 |
| National rank | #1113 of 15,369 | #5478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 966 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | DeForest | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvest Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 60.0).
- •Harvest Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 44.9%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 966.
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 Harvest Intermediate School better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harvest Intermediate School ranks higher (82.5 vs 60.0 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 Harvest Intermediate School and John Muir Middle?
About 195 km in a straight line, between DeForest and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvest Intermediate School: 966. John Muir Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvest Intermediate School and John Muir Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Harvest Intermediate School is 11th of 359 and John Muir Middle is 141st of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).