Horace Mann Middle vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
John Muir Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Middle Wausau, Wisconsin | John Muir Middle Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 359 | #141 of 359 |
| National rank | #6782 of 15,369 | #5478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 635 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 54.0).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 46.1%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 635.
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 Horace Mann Middle better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (60.0 vs 54.0 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 Horace Mann Middle and John Muir Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Middle: 635. John Muir Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Middle and John Muir Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Horace Mann Middle is 181st of 359 and John Muir Middle is 141st of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).