John Muir Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | John Muir Middle Wausau, Wisconsin | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 359 | #461 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #5478 of 15,369 | #19019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 967 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 58.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 61%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 372.
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 John Muir Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (60.0 vs 58.8 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 John Muir Middle and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Middle: 967. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Middle and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
John Muir Middle is 141st of 359 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 461st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).