Madison Middle vs Maplewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
Maplewood Middle
Menasha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | Madison Middle Appleton, Wisconsin | Maplewood Middle Menasha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 359 | #280 of 359 |
| National rank | #9770 of 15,369 | #9491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 929 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Appleton | Menasha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maplewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 40.2).
- •Maplewood Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Maplewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 55.9%).
- •Maplewood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 676.
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 Middle better than Maplewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Maplewood Middle ranks higher (41.5 vs 40.2 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 Middle and Maplewood Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Menasha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Middle: 929. Maplewood Middle: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Middle and Maplewood Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Madison Middle is 289th of 359 and Maplewood Middle is 280th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).