Clear Springs Elementary vs Minnetonka East Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Springs Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
Minnetonka East Middle
Minnetonka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,320 students
| Measure | Clear Springs Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota | Minnetonka East Middle Minnetonka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 923 | #2 of 266 |
| National rank | #2711 of 50,301 | #513 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 849 | 1,320 |
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| city | Minnetonka | Minnetonka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnetonka East Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 84.4).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 13.1%).
- •Clear Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Minnetonka East Middle is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 849.
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 Clear Springs Elementary better than Minnetonka East Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Minnetonka East Middle ranks higher (87.5 vs 84.4 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 Clear Springs Elementary and Minnetonka East Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Minnetonka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Springs Elementary: 849. Minnetonka East Middle: 1,320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Springs Elementary and Minnetonka East Middle rank in Minnesota?
Clear Springs Elementary is 66th of 923 and Minnetonka East Middle is 2nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).