McKinley Center vs Point of Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 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
Point of Discovery School
Stevens Point · Charter high · Grades 7–12
93 students
| Measure | McKinley Center Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Point of Discovery School Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,069 | #184 of 446 |
| National rank | #20768 of 50,301 | #9116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 373 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Stevens Point | Stevens Point |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 47.3).
- •McKinley Center does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •McKinley Center does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Point of Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 49.9%).
- •Point of Discovery School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •McKinley Center is the larger school with 373 students compared with 93.
- •McKinley Center is a public school while Point of Discovery School 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 McKinley Center better than Point of Discovery School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Center ranks higher (56.3 vs 47.3 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 Point of Discovery School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Stevens Point and Stevens Point in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Center: 373. Point of Discovery School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Center and Point of Discovery School rank in Wisconsin?
McKinley Center is 517th of 1,069 and Point of Discovery School is 184th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).