Longfellow Middle vs Wauwatosa STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 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
Wauwatosa STEM
Wauwatosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
127 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #89 of 359 | #22 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4263 of 15,369 | #2075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 782 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 31.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 87% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wauwatosa STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 65.6).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on math proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 18.3%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 31.8).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 782 students compared with 127.
- •Longfellow Middle is a public school while Wauwatosa STEM 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 Longfellow Middle better than Wauwatosa STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Wauwatosa STEM ranks higher (85.9 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 Wauwatosa STEM?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 782. Wauwatosa STEM: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Wauwatosa STEM rank in Wisconsin?
Longfellow Middle is 89th of 359 and Wauwatosa STEM is 22nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).