Cook County Middle vs Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 460 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook County Middle
Grand Marais · Public middle · Grades 6–8
95 students
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.
Morristown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
105 students
| Measure | Cook County Middle Grand Marais, Minnesota | Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. Morristown, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 266 | #72 of 266 |
| National rank | #9334 of 15,369 | #2735 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 95 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Grand Marais | Morristown |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 42.2).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 44.2%).
- •Cook County Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. is the larger school with 105 students compared with 95.
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 Cook County Middle better than Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.?
On the Success Index (US), Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. ranks higher (73.0 vs 42.2 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 Cook County Middle and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.?
About 460 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Morristown in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Middle: 95. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr.: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Middle and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Middle is 208th of 266 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. is 72nd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).