Holmes Elementary vs Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
260 students
Lincoln Middle
Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Lincoln Middle Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,069 | #357 of 359 |
| National rank | #49094 of 50,301 | #15166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 3% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 9.1).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 309 students compared with 260.
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 Holmes Elementary better than Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary ranks higher (11.3 vs 9.1 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 Holmes Elementary and Lincoln Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary: 260. Lincoln Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary and Lincoln Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Holmes Elementary is 1022nd of 1,069 and Lincoln Middle is 357th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).