Pilgrim Park Middle vs Swanson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrim Park Middle
Elm Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
Swanson Elementary
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | Pilgrim Park Middle Elm Grove, Wisconsin | Swanson Elementary Brookfield, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 359 | #87 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1615 of 15,369 | #5813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 898 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| city | Elm Grove | Brookfield |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.2 vs 78.6).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Pilgrim Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 13.1%).
- •Pilgrim Park Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Pilgrim Park Middle is the larger school with 898 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 Pilgrim Park Middle better than Swanson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pilgrim Park Middle and Swanson Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Elm Grove and Brookfield in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pilgrim Park Middle: 898. Swanson Elementary: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pilgrim Park Middle and Swanson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Pilgrim Park Middle is 20th of 359 and Swanson Elementary is 87th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).