Central Middle vs Minnewaska Area Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Norwood Young America · Public middle · Grades 6–8
216 students
Minnewaska Area Junior High
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
212 students
| Measure | Central Middle Norwood Young America, Minnesota | Minnewaska Area Junior High Glenwood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 266 | #146 of 266 |
| National rank | #2743 of 15,369 | #5028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 216 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Norwood Young America | Glenwood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 62.1).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 28.3%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.7).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 216 students compared with 212.
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 Middle better than Minnewaska Area Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (72.9 vs 62.1 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 Central Middle and Minnewaska Area Junior High?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Norwood Young America and Glenwood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 216. Minnewaska Area Junior High: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Minnewaska Area Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Central Middle is 74th of 266 and Minnewaska Area Junior High is 146th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).