Muir Elementary vs Wayne Bartels Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 393 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muir Elementary
Portage · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
Wayne Bartels Middle
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Muir Elementary Portage, Wisconsin | Wayne Bartels Middle Portage, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 1,069 | #277 of 359 |
| National rank | #20219 of 50,301 | #9415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 41.9).
- •Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Wayne Bartels Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 47.6%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Muir Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 422.
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 Wayne Bartels Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Muir Elementary ranks higher (57.1 vs 41.9 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 Muir Elementary and Wayne Bartels Middle?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muir Elementary: 439. Wayne Bartels Middle: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muir Elementary and Wayne Bartels Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Muir Elementary is 502nd of 1,069 and Wayne Bartels Middle is 277th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).