Lance Middle vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lance Middle
Kenosha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
Whittier Elementary
Pleasant Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Lance Middle Kenosha, Wisconsin | Whittier Elementary Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 359 | #418 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8761 of 15,369 | #17476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 899 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Kenosha | Pleasant Prairie |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 44.8).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 45.9%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Lance Middle is the larger school with 899 students compared with 459.
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 Lance Middle better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 44.8 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 Lance Middle and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lance Middle: 899. Whittier Elementary: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lance Middle and Whittier Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Lance Middle is 247th of 359 and Whittier Elementary is 418th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).