James Wright Middle vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 815 m 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
Lincoln Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
| Measure | James Wright Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Lincoln Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 359 | #736 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,369 | #28673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 28.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 68.2%).
- •James Wright Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 393 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 Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (44.9 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 Lincoln Elementary?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wright Middle: 245. Lincoln Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wright Middle and Lincoln Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
James Wright Middle is 337th of 359 and Lincoln Elementary is 736th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).