Longfellow Middle vs Whitman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.6 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
Whitman Middle
Wauwatosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Whitman Middle Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 359 | #104 of 359 |
| National rank | #4263 of 15,369 | #4507 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 782 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 64.5).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 33.2%).
- •Whitman Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.0).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 782 students compared with 570.
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 Whitman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (65.6 vs 64.5 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 Whitman Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 782. Whitman Middle: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Whitman Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Longfellow Middle is 89th of 359 and Whitman Middle is 104th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).