Centennial Elementary vs Centennial 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.
Centennial Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Centennial Middle
Lino Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,595 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota | Centennial Middle Lino Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 923 | #98 of 266 |
| National rank | #7317 of 50,301 | #3272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 1,595 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 1,595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Circle Pines | Lino Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 70.3).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Centennial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 46.6%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 27.0).
- •Centennial Middle is the larger school with 1,595 students compared with 502.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Centennial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (76.0 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 Centennial Elementary and Centennial Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 502. Centennial Middle: 1,595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Centennial Middle rank in Minnesota?
Centennial Elementary is 252nd of 923 and Centennial Middle is 98th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).