Chippewa Middle School vs Golden Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Middle School
North Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,093 students
Golden Lake Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School North Oaks, Minnesota | Golden Lake Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 266 | #233 of 923 |
| National rank | #1227 of 15,369 | #6810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,093 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | North Oaks | Circle Pines |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 76.8).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 38.3%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.9).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 394.
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 Chippewa Middle School better than Golden Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 76.8 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 Chippewa Middle School and Golden Lake Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between North Oaks and Circle Pines in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 1,093. Golden Lake Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Golden Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Chippewa Middle School is 16th of 266 and Golden Lake Elementary is 233rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).