Birchview Elementary vs Wayzata West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchview Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Wayzata West Middle
Wayzata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
836 students
| Measure | Birchview Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota | Wayzata West Middle Wayzata, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #198 of 923 | #15 of 266 |
| National rank | #5765 of 50,301 | #1210 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| city | Plymouth | Wayzata |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayzata West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 78.6).
- •Wayzata West Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Wayzata West Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Wayzata West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 32%).
- •Birchview Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.9).
- •Wayzata West Middle is the larger school with 836 students compared with 441.
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 Birchview Elementary better than Wayzata West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wayzata West Middle ranks higher (81.8 vs 78.6 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 Birchview Elementary and Wayzata West Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Wayzata in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchview Elementary: 441. Wayzata West Middle: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchview Elementary and Wayzata West Middle rank in Minnesota?
Birchview Elementary is 198th of 923 and Wayzata West Middle is 15th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).