Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy vs New Directions Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
New Directions Learning Community
Kaukauna · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
| Measure | Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1069 of 1,069 | #109 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50141 of 50,301 | #7007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 274 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 77% |
| city | Milwaukee | Kaukauna |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Directions Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 5.9).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on math proficiency (77% vs 7%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 94.9%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.1).
- •Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 270.
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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy better than New Directions Learning Community?
On the Success Index (US), New Directions Learning Community ranks higher (76.5 vs 5.9 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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and New Directions Learning Community?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Kaukauna in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy: 274. New Directions Learning Community: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and New Directions Learning Community rank in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is 1069th of 1,069 and New Directions Learning Community is 109th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).