La Causa Charter School vs Waukesha STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Causa Charter School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
558 students
Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
580 students
| Measure | La Causa Charter School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Waukesha STEM Academy Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,069 | #195 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #47747 of 50,301 | #9827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 558 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 69% |
| city | Milwaukee | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukesha STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 14.8).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (69% vs 14%).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 87.1%).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy is the larger school with 580 students compared with 558.
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 La Causa Charter School better than Waukesha STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waukesha STEM Academy ranks higher (72.2 vs 14.8 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 La Causa Charter School and Waukesha STEM Academy?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Causa Charter School: 558. Waukesha STEM Academy: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Causa Charter School and Waukesha STEM Academy rank in Wisconsin?
La Causa Charter School is 1004th of 1,069 and Waukesha STEM Academy is 195th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).