Century Middle School vs Prairie View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Middle School
Lakeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
Prairie View Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 5–8
953 students
| Measure | Century Middle School Lakeville, Minnesota | Prairie View Middle School Otsego, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 266 | #171 of 266 |
| National rank | #978 of 15,369 | #5869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 950 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Lakeville | Otsego |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 58.2).
- •Century Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 18.3%).
- •Century Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 25.8).
- •Prairie View Middle School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 950.
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 Century Middle School better than Prairie View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Century Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 58.2 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 Century Middle School and Prairie View Middle School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Lakeville and Otsego in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Middle School: 950. Prairie View Middle School: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Middle School and Prairie View Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Century Middle School is 11th of 266 and Prairie View Middle School is 171st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).