Muir Elementary vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muir Elementary
Portage · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
Northside Elementary
Sun Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Muir Elementary Portage, Wisconsin | Northside Elementary Sun Prairie, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,069 | #630 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #20219 of 50,301 | #24409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| city | Portage | Sun Prairie |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 51.1).
- •Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 47.6%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
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 Muir Elementary better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Muir Elementary ranks higher (57.1 vs 51.1 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 Muir Elementary and Northside Elementary?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Portage and Sun Prairie in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muir Elementary: 439. Northside Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muir Elementary and Northside Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Muir Elementary is 502nd of 1,069 and Northside Elementary is 630th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).