Theisen Middle vs Waters Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Theisen Middle
Fond du Lac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
431 students
Waters Elementary
Fond du Lac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Theisen Middle Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | Waters Elementary Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 359 | #642 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4911 of 15,369 | #24955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Fond du Lac | Fond du Lac |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theisen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 50.4).
- •Theisen Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Theisen Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Theisen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 46.3%).
- •Theisen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Theisen Middle is the larger school with 431 students compared with 389.
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 Theisen Middle better than Waters Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Theisen Middle ranks higher (62.6 vs 50.4 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 Theisen Middle and Waters Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Theisen Middle: 431. Waters Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Theisen Middle and Waters Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Theisen Middle is 120th of 359 and Waters Elementary is 642nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).