Homestead High vs Steffen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead High
Mequon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,204 students
Steffen Middle
Mequon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Homestead High Mequon, Wisconsin | Steffen Middle Mequon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 446 | #22 of 359 |
| National rank | #2712 of 16,910 | #1672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,204 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Mequon | Mequon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steffen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 72.4).
- •Steffen Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Homestead High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Homestead High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 14.8%).
- •Steffen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •Homestead High is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 418.
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 Homestead High better than Steffen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Steffen Middle ranks higher (78.8 vs 72.4 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 Homestead High and Steffen Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mequon and Mequon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead High: 1,204. Steffen Middle: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead High and Steffen Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Homestead High is 13th of 446 and Steffen Middle is 22nd of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).