Lowell Elementary vs O'Keeffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
O'Keeffe Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | O'Keeffe Middle Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 1,069 | #210 of 359 |
| National rank | #11323 of 50,301 | #7481 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 50.8).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •O'Keeffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 44.7%).
- •O'Keeffe Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •O'Keeffe Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 329.
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 Lowell Elementary better than O'Keeffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 50.8 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 Lowell Elementary and O'Keeffe Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary: 329. O'Keeffe Middle: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary and O'Keeffe Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Lowell Elementary is 233rd of 1,069 and O'Keeffe Middle is 210th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).