Jones Elementary vs South Milwaukee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
171 students
South Milwaukee Middle
South Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Jones Elementary Cudahy, Wisconsin | South Milwaukee Middle South Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 1,069 | #305 of 359 |
| National rank | #13968 of 50,301 | #10580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 171 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 29% |
| city | Cudahy | South Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 36.4).
- •Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 29%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 30%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 53.3%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •South Milwaukee Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 171.
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 Jones Elementary better than South Milwaukee Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 36.4 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 Jones Elementary and South Milwaukee Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cudahy and South Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Elementary: 171. South Milwaukee Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Elementary and South Milwaukee Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Jones Elementary is 310th of 1,069 and South Milwaukee Middle is 305th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).