James Wright Middle vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.2 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
Southside Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | James Wright Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Southside Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 359 | #932 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,369 | #40953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wright Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 26.2).
- •James Wright Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •James Wright Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 75.6%).
- •James Wright Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 9.9).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 336 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 Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wright Middle ranks higher (28.3 vs 26.2 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 Southside Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wright Middle: 245. Southside Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wright Middle and Southside Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
James Wright Middle is 337th of 359 and Southside Elementary School is 932nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).