Madison Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Wilson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin | Wilson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,069 | #948 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #28553 of 50,301 | #42399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 23.9).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 92.2%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.8).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 307 students compared with 256.
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 Madison Elementary better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 23.9 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 Madison Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 307. Wilson Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Madison Elementary is 734th of 1,069 and Wilson Elementary is 948th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).