James Wright Middle vs Leopold Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wright Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
Leopold Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | James Wright Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Leopold Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 359 | #902 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,369 | #38094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leopold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 28.3).
- •James Wright Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •James Wright Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Leopold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 68.2%).
- •James Wright Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.3).
- •Leopold Elementary is the larger school with 626 students compared with 245.
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 James Wright Middle better than Leopold Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leopold Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.3 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 James Wright Middle and Leopold Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wright Middle: 245. Leopold Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wright Middle and Leopold Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
James Wright Middle is 337th of 359 and Leopold Elementary is 902nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).