Madison Middle vs Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Appleton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
| Measure | Madison Middle Appleton, Wisconsin | Stephen Foster Elementary Charter Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 359 | #870 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9770 of 15,369 | #35672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 929 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 34.4).
- •Madison Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 64.5%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 200.
- •Madison Middle is a public school while Stephen Foster Elementary Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stephen Foster Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Middle ranks higher (40.2 vs 34.4 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 Stephen Foster Elementary Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Middle: 929. Stephen Foster Elementary Charter: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Middle and Stephen Foster Elementary Charter rank in Wisconsin?
Madison Middle is 289th of 359 and Stephen Foster Elementary Charter is 870th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).