Central Middle School vs Prairie View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Eden Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,860 students
Prairie View Elementary
Eden Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Prairie View Elementary Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 266 | #90 of 923 |
| National rank | #1562 of 15,369 | #3356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,860 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| city | Eden Prairie | Eden Prairie |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 79.5).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 34.1%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 1,860 students compared with 628.
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 School better than Prairie View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Elementary ranks higher (83.1 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 Central Middle School and Prairie View Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 1,860. Prairie View Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Prairie View Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Central Middle School is 27th of 266 and Prairie View Elementary is 90th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).