Northside Elementary vs Patrick Marsh Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary
Sun Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Patrick Marsh Middle
Sun Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary Sun Prairie, Wisconsin | Patrick Marsh Middle Sun Prairie, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,069 | #189 of 359 |
| National rank | #24409 of 50,301 | #7020 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Sun Prairie | Sun Prairie |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick Marsh Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 51.1).
- •Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Patrick Marsh Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Patrick Marsh Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 40.5%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Patrick Marsh Middle is the larger school with 581 students compared with 439.
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 Northside Elementary better than Patrick Marsh Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick Marsh Middle ranks higher (52.9 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 Northside Elementary and Patrick Marsh Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sun Prairie and Sun Prairie in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary: 439. Patrick Marsh Middle: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary and Patrick Marsh Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Northside Elementary is 630th of 1,069 and Patrick Marsh Middle is 189th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).