McKinley Elementary vs Milwaukee School of Languages
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Milwaukee School of Languages
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 6–12
964 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Milwaukee School of Languages Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,069 | #393 of 446 |
| National rank | #1790 of 50,301 | #13931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 388 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 19% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 27.2).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 19%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 53.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Milwaukee School of Languages is the larger school with 964 students compared with 388.
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 Elementary better than Milwaukee School of Languages?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 27.2 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 McKinley Elementary and Milwaukee School of Languages?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 388. Milwaukee School of Languages: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Milwaukee School of Languages rank in Wisconsin?
McKinley Elementary is 19th of 1,069 and Milwaukee School of Languages is 393rd of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).