Les Paul Middle vs Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Les Paul Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Les Paul Middle Waukesha, Wisconsin | Prairie Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 359 | #345 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7017 of 15,369 | #15000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 52.9).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 36%).
- •Les Paul Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Les Paul Middle is the larger school with 547 students compared with 348.
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 Les Paul Middle better than Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 52.9 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 Les Paul Middle and Prairie Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Les Paul Middle: 547. Prairie Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Les Paul Middle and Prairie Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Les Paul Middle is 187th of 359 and Prairie Elementary is 345th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).