Central Elementary vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 454 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Norwood Young America · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Central Middle
Norwood Young America · Public middle · Grades 6–8
216 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Norwood Young America, Minnesota | Central Middle Norwood Young America, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 923 | #74 of 266 |
| National rank | #6925 of 50,301 | #2743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Norwood Young America | Norwood Young America |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 72.9).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 31.2%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 216.
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 Central Elementary better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 72.9 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 Central Elementary and Central Middle?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Norwood Young America and Norwood Young America in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 413. Central Middle: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Central Middle rank in Minnesota?
Central Elementary is 235th of 923 and Central Middle is 74th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).