Southside Early Learning Center vs Starms Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Early Learning Center
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
268 students
Starms Discovery
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
268 students
| Measure | Southside Early Learning Center Sparta, Wisconsin | Starms Discovery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 1,069 | #1067 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34916 of 50,301 | #50110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 268 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 3% |
| city | Sparta | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 6.2).
- •Southside Early Learning Center does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 3%).
- •Southside Early Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 4%).
- •Southside Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 97.8%).
- •Southside Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.9).
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 Southside Early Learning Center better than Starms Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Early Learning Center ranks higher (35.6 vs 6.2 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 Southside Early Learning Center and Starms Discovery?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Early Learning Center: 268. Starms Discovery: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Early Learning Center and Starms Discovery rank in Wisconsin?
Southside Early Learning Center is 855th of 1,069 and Starms Discovery is 1067th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).