Indian Mound Middle vs River Bluff Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Mound Middle
McFarland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
River Bluff Middle
Stoughton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Indian Mound Middle McFarland, Wisconsin | River Bluff Middle Stoughton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 359 | #154 of 359 |
| National rank | #1871 of 15,369 | #5786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 534 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| city | McFarland | Stoughton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Mound Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 58.6).
- •Indian Mound Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Indian Mound Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Indian Mound Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 28.3%).
- •Indian Mound Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •River Bluff Middle is the larger school with 569 students compared with 534.
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 Indian Mound Middle better than River Bluff Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Mound Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 58.6 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 Indian Mound Middle and River Bluff Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between McFarland and Stoughton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Mound Middle: 534. River Bluff Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Mound Middle and River Bluff Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Indian Mound Middle is 29th of 359 and River Bluff Middle is 154th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).