MacArthur Elementary vs Shady Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Shady Lane Elementary
Menomonee Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
461 students
| Measure | MacArthur Elementary Germantown, Wisconsin | Shady Lane Elementary Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #317 of 1,069 | #64 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #14118 of 50,301 | #4730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 486 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Germantown | Menomonee Falls |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 66.0).
- •Shady Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 22%).
- •Shady Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •MacArthur Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 461.
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 MacArthur Elementary better than Shady Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Lane Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 66.0 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 MacArthur Elementary and Shady Lane Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Menomonee Falls in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Elementary: 486. Shady Lane Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Elementary and Shady Lane Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
MacArthur Elementary is 317th of 1,069 and Shady Lane Elementary is 64th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).