Maplewood Middle vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maplewood Middle
Menasha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
McKinley Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Maplewood Middle Menasha, Wisconsin | McKinley Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 359 | #769 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9491 of 15,369 | #30430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 676 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Menasha | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.5 vs 42.3).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Maplewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 55.9%).
- •Maplewood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Maplewood Middle is the larger school with 676 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 Maplewood Middle better than McKinley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maplewood Middle and McKinley Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Menasha and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maplewood Middle: 676. McKinley Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maplewood Middle and McKinley Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Maplewood Middle is 280th of 359 and McKinley Elementary is 769th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).