Onalaska Middle vs Rice Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onalaska Middle
Onalaska · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Rice Lake Middle
Rice Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
622 students
| Measure | Onalaska Middle Onalaska, Wisconsin | Rice Lake Middle Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 359 | #124 of 359 |
| National rank | #3482 of 15,369 | #5089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 620 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| city | Onalaska | Rice Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Onalaska Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 61.8).
- •Onalaska Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Onalaska Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Onalaska Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 43.2%).
- •Rice Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Rice Lake Middle is the larger school with 622 students compared with 620.
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 Onalaska Middle better than Rice Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Onalaska Middle ranks higher (69.4 vs 61.8 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 Onalaska Middle and Rice Lake Middle?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Onalaska and Rice Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Onalaska Middle: 620. Rice Lake Middle: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Onalaska Middle and Rice Lake Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Onalaska Middle is 64th of 359 and Rice Lake Middle is 124th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).