Birch Lake Elementary vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Central Middle
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students
| Measure | Birch Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Central Middle White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #531 of 923 | #63 of 266 |
| National rank | #14701 of 50,301 | #2457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 922 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 922 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 65.1).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 46%).
- •Birch Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 20.0).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 922 students compared with 239.
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 Birch Lake Elementary better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (74.4 vs 65.1 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 Birch Lake Elementary and Central Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lake Elementary: 239. Central Middle: 922. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lake Elementary and Central Middle rank in Minnesota?
Birch Lake Elementary is 531st of 923 and Central Middle is 63rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).