Kennedy Middle vs Shady Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
Shady Lane Elementary
Menomonee Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
461 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Germantown, Wisconsin | Shady Lane Elementary Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 359 | #64 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3951 of 15,369 | #4730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 865 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Germantown | Menomonee Falls |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 67.2).
- •Shady Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 13.9%).
- •Shady Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 865 students compared with 461.
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 Kennedy Middle better than Shady Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Lane Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 67.2 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 Kennedy Middle and Shady Lane Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Menomonee Falls in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 865. Shady Lane Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Shady Lane Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Kennedy Middle is 79th of 359 and Shady Lane Elementary is 64th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).