Central Middle vs Otter Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students
Otter Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Central Middle White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Otter Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #63 of 266 | #69 of 923 |
| National rank | #2457 of 15,369 | #2765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 922 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 922 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 74.4).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 20.5%).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.0).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 922 students compared with 492.
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 Otter Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otter Lake Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 74.4 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 Otter Lake Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 922. Otter Lake Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Otter Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Central Middle is 63rd of 266 and Otter Lake Elementary is 69th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).