Anoka Middle School for the Arts vs Centennial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Anoka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,587 students
Centennial Middle
Lino Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,595 students
| Measure | Anoka Middle School for the Arts Anoka, Minnesota | Centennial Middle Lino Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 266 | #98 of 266 |
| National rank | #4171 of 15,369 | #3272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,587 | 1,595 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| city | Anoka | Lino Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 66.0).
- •Centennial Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Centennial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 40.7%).
- •Anoka Middle School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 27.0).
- •Centennial Middle is the larger school with 1,595 students compared with 1,587.
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 Anoka Middle School for the Arts better than Centennial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.0 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 Anoka Middle School for the Arts and Centennial Middle?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Anoka and Lino Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anoka Middle School for the Arts: 1,587. Centennial Middle: 1,595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anoka Middle School for the Arts and Centennial Middle rank in Minnesota?
Anoka Middle School for the Arts is 122nd of 266 and Centennial Middle is 98th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).