Innovations STEM Academy vs Southside Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovations STEM Academy
Sparta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
Southside Early Learning Center
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
268 students
| Measure | Innovations STEM Academy Sparta, Wisconsin | Southside Early Learning Center Sparta, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 359 | #855 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3735 of 15,369 | #34916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 90 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| city | Sparta | Sparta |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 35.6).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 53%).
- •Southside Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.0).
- •Southside Early Learning Center is the larger school with 268 students compared with 90.
- •Innovations STEM Academy is a charter school while Southside Early Learning Center is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Innovations STEM Academy better than Southside Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 35.6 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 Innovations STEM Academy and Southside Early Learning Center?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Sparta in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovations STEM Academy: 90. Southside Early Learning Center: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovations STEM Academy and Southside Early Learning Center rank in Wisconsin?
Innovations STEM Academy is 70th of 359 and Southside Early Learning Center is 855th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).