Chaska Middle School West vs New Ulm Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaska Middle School West
Chaska · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
New Ulm Middle School
New Ulm · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students
| Measure | Chaska Middle School West Chaska, Minnesota | New Ulm Middle School New Ulm, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 266 | #125 of 266 |
| National rank | #2175 of 15,369 | #4217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 615 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| city | Chaska | New Ulm |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaska Middle School West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 65.8).
- •Chaska Middle School West does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Chaska Middle School West does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Chaska Middle School West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 33.5%).
- •Chaska Middle School West does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •New Ulm Middle School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 615.
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 Chaska Middle School West better than New Ulm Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chaska Middle School West ranks higher (76.0 vs 65.8 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 Chaska Middle School West and New Ulm Middle School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Chaska and New Ulm in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaska Middle School West: 615. New Ulm Middle School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaska Middle School West and New Ulm Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Chaska Middle School West is 54th of 266 and New Ulm Middle School is 125th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).