Les Paul Middle vs Waukesha STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 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
Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
580 students
| Measure | Les Paul Middle Waukesha, Wisconsin | Waukesha STEM Academy Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 359 | #195 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7017 of 15,369 | #9827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 547 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 69% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukesha STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 52.9).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 36%).
- •Les Paul Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy is the larger school with 580 students compared with 547.
- •Les Paul Middle is a public school while Waukesha STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Waukesha STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waukesha STEM Academy ranks higher (72.2 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 Waukesha STEM Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Les Paul Middle: 547. Waukesha STEM Academy: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Les Paul Middle and Waukesha STEM Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Les Paul Middle is 187th of 359 and Waukesha STEM Academy is 195th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).