Mead Elementary vs Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
Wisconsin Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #945 of 1,069 | #218 of 359 |
| National rank | #42244 of 50,301 | #7693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 266 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 24.1).
- •Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 78.2%).
- •Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 266.
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 Mead Elementary better than Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle ranks higher (49.8 vs 24.1 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 Mead Elementary and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wisconsin Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Elementary: 266. Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Elementary and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Mead Elementary is 945th of 1,069 and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle is 218th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).