Bluff Creek Elementary vs Minnetonka West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Creek Elementary
Chanhassen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Minnetonka West Middle
Excelsior · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,297 students
| Measure | Bluff Creek Elementary Chanhassen, Minnesota | Minnetonka West Middle Excelsior, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #187 of 923 | #1 of 266 |
| National rank | #5460 of 50,301 | #358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 1,297 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 85% |
| city | Chanhassen | Excelsior |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnetonka West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 79.1).
- •Minnetonka West Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Minnetonka West Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Minnetonka West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 20.6%).
- •Bluff Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Minnetonka West Middle is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 462.
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 Bluff Creek Elementary better than Minnetonka West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Minnetonka West Middle ranks higher (89.0 vs 79.1 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 Bluff Creek Elementary and Minnetonka West Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chanhassen and Excelsior in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Creek Elementary: 462. Minnetonka West Middle: 1,297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Creek Elementary and Minnetonka West Middle rank in Minnesota?
Bluff Creek Elementary is 187th of 923 and Minnetonka West Middle is 1st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).