Waunakee Intermediate vs Waunakee Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waunakee Intermediate
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 5–6
661 students
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
| Measure | Waunakee Intermediate Waunakee, Wisconsin | Waunakee Prairie Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1 of 359 | #37 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #243 of 15,369 | #3156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 661 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| city | Waunakee | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waunakee Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 83.5).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on math proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 9.5%).
- •Waunakee Intermediate does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Waunakee Intermediate is the larger school with 661 students compared with 531.
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 Waunakee Intermediate better than Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waunakee Intermediate ranks higher (90.7 vs 83.5 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 Waunakee Intermediate and Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waunakee Intermediate: 661. Waunakee Prairie Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waunakee Intermediate and Waunakee Prairie Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Waunakee Intermediate is 1st of 359 and Waunakee Prairie Elementary is 37th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).