Midvale Elementary vs Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midvale Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students
Thoreau Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
| Measure | Midvale Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Thoreau Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,069 | #457 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6377 of 50,301 | #18953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midvale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 58.9).
- •Midvale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 43.4%).
- •Midvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Thoreau Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 372.
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 Midvale Elementary better than Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Midvale Elementary ranks higher (77.6 vs 58.9 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 Midvale Elementary and Thoreau Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midvale Elementary: 372. Thoreau Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midvale Elementary and Thoreau Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Midvale Elementary is 102nd of 1,069 and Thoreau Elementary is 457th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).