Starms Discovery vs Westside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 590 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Starms Discovery
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
268 students
Westside Academy
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
| Measure | Starms Discovery Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Westside Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1067 of 1,069 | #1048 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50110 of 50,301 | #49700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 268 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.1 vs 6.2).
- •Starms Discovery does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Starms Discovery does better on reading proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Westside Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 97.8%).
- •Westside Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Starms Discovery is the larger school with 268 students compared with 159.
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 Starms Discovery better than Westside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Academy ranks higher (9.1 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 Starms Discovery and Westside Academy?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Starms Discovery: 268. Westside Academy: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Starms Discovery and Westside Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Starms Discovery is 1067th of 1,069 and Westside Academy is 1048th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).