Longfellow Middle vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Middle
Wauwatosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students
Washington Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Washington Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 359 | #143 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4263 of 15,369 | #8116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 782 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 65.6).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 18.3%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 782 students compared with 285.
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 Longfellow Middle better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 65.6 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 Longfellow Middle and Washington Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 782. Washington Elementary: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Washington Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Longfellow Middle is 89th of 359 and Washington Elementary is 143rd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).