Blue Earth Area Middle vs Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Earth Area Middle
Blue Earth · Public middle · Grades 6–7
163 students
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade
Wadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
159 students
| Measure | Blue Earth Area Middle Blue Earth, Minnesota | Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade Wadena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 266 | #184 of 266 |
| National rank | #6988 of 15,369 | #6516 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 163 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Blue Earth | Wadena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 53.0).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 50.3%).
- •Blue Earth Area Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 22.7).
- •Blue Earth Area Middle is the larger school with 163 students compared with 159.
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 Blue Earth Area Middle better than Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
On the Success Index (US), Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade ranks higher (55.3 vs 53.0 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 Blue Earth Area Middle and Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Blue Earth and Wadena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Earth Area Middle: 163. Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Earth Area Middle and Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade rank in Minnesota?
Blue Earth Area Middle is 189th of 266 and Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade is 184th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).