Underwood Elementary vs Whitman Middle
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
Whitman Middle
Wauwatosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
| Measure | Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Whitman Middle Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,069 | #104 of 359 |
| National rank | #22536 of 50,301 | #4507 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 53.8).
- •Whitman Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Whitman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 41.6%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Whitman Middle is the larger school with 570 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 Whitman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 53.8 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 Whitman Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Underwood Elementary: 315. Whitman Middle: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Underwood Elementary and Whitman Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Underwood Elementary is 577th of 1,069 and Whitman Middle is 104th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).