New Berlin West Middle/High vs Swanson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Berlin West Middle/High
New Berlin · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,036 students
Swanson Elementary
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | New Berlin West Middle/High New Berlin, Wisconsin | Swanson Elementary Brookfield, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 446 | #87 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4681 of 16,910 | #5813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,036 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 74% |
| city | New Berlin | Brookfield |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swanson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 64.4).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 16.6%).
- •New Berlin West Middle/High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •New Berlin West Middle/High is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 778.
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 New Berlin West Middle/High better than Swanson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swanson Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 64.4 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 New Berlin West Middle/High and Swanson Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between New Berlin and Brookfield in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Berlin West Middle/High: 1,036. Swanson Elementary: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Berlin West Middle/High and Swanson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
New Berlin West Middle/High is 33rd of 446 and Swanson Elementary is 87th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).