Madison Middle vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 561 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
McKinley Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Madison Middle Appleton, Wisconsin | McKinley Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 359 | #769 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9770 of 15,369 | #30430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 929 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 40.2).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 49.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 380.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (42.3 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Middle: 929. McKinley Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Middle and McKinley Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Madison Middle is 289th of 359 and McKinley Elementary is 769th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).