Cedar Ridge Elementary vs Central Middle School
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.
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Eden Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Central Middle School
Eden Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,860 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elementary Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Central Middle School Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 923 | #27 of 266 |
| National rank | #3989 of 50,301 | #1562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 1,860 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 1,860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| city | Eden Prairie | Eden Prairie |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 79.5).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 30.5%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 1,860 students compared with 557.
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 Cedar Ridge Elementary better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 79.5 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 Cedar Ridge Elementary and Central Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elementary: 557. Central Middle School: 1,860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elementary and Central Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Ridge Elementary is 116th of 923 and Central Middle School is 27th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).