Blue Heron Elementary vs Centennial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 214 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
Lino Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
Centennial Middle
Lino Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,595 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary Lino Lakes, Minnesota | Centennial Middle Lino Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 923 | #98 of 266 |
| National rank | #4294 of 50,301 | #3272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 707 | 1,595 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Lino Lakes | Lino Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 70.3).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 25.4%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 27.0).
- •Centennial Middle is the larger school with 1,595 students compared with 707.
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 Heron Elementary better than Centennial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Heron Elementary ranks higher (81.2 vs 70.3 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 Heron Elementary and Centennial Middle?
About 214 m in a straight line, between Lino Lakes and Lino Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 707. Centennial Middle: 1,595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Centennial Middle rank in Minnesota?
Blue Heron Elementary is 129th of 923 and Centennial Middle is 98th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).