Madison Middle vs Richmond Elementary
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.
Madison Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
Richmond Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Madison Middle Appleton, Wisconsin | Richmond Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 359 | #483 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9770 of 15,369 | #19818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 929 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 40.2).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 46.9%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 245.
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 Richmond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Elementary ranks higher (57.7 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 Richmond Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Middle: 929. Richmond Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Middle and Richmond Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Madison Middle is 289th of 359 and Richmond Elementary is 483rd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).