McKinley Center vs Plover-Whiting Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Center
Stevens Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
Plover-Whiting Elementary
Plover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
| Measure | McKinley Center Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Plover-Whiting Elementary Plover, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,069 | #678 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #20768 of 50,301 | #26186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 373 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| city | Stevens Point | Plover |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 48.5).
- •McKinley Center does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •McKinley Center does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Plover-Whiting Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 49.9%).
- •Plover-Whiting Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Plover-Whiting Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 373.
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 McKinley Center better than Plover-Whiting Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Center ranks higher (56.3 vs 48.5 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 McKinley Center and Plover-Whiting Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Stevens Point and Plover in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Center: 373. Plover-Whiting Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Center and Plover-Whiting Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
McKinley Center is 517th of 1,069 and Plover-Whiting Elementary is 678th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).