Underwood Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Underwood Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
West High
Wauwatosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
| Measure | Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | West High Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,069 | #163 of 446 |
| National rank | #22536 of 50,301 | #8580 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 315 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 49.3).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 41.6%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.2).
- •West High is the larger school with 986 students compared with 315.
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 Underwood Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 49.3 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 Underwood Elementary and West High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Underwood Elementary: 315. West High: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Underwood Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Underwood Elementary is 577th of 1,069 and West High is 163rd of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).