Onalaska Middle vs West Salem Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 12 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
West Salem Middle
West Salem · Public middle · Grades 5–8
534 students
| Measure | Onalaska Middle Onalaska, Wisconsin | West Salem Middle West Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 359 | #48 of 359 |
| National rank | #3482 of 15,369 | #2868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 620 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Onalaska | West Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Salem Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 69.4).
- •West Salem Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Onalaska Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •West Salem Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 29.8%).
- •West Salem Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •Onalaska Middle is the larger school with 620 students compared with 534.
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 West Salem Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Salem Middle ranks higher (72.4 vs 69.4 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 Onalaska Middle and West Salem Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Onalaska and West Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Onalaska Middle: 620. West Salem Middle: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Onalaska Middle and West Salem Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Onalaska Middle is 64th of 359 and West Salem Middle is 48th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).