Coon Rapids Middle School vs Minnetonka West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coon Rapids Middle School
Coon Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,295 students
Minnetonka West Middle
Excelsior · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,297 students
| Measure | Coon Rapids Middle School Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Minnetonka West Middle Excelsior, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #173 of 266 | #1 of 266 |
| National rank | #6049 of 15,369 | #358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,295 | 1,297 |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 1,297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 85% |
| city | Coon Rapids | Excelsior |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnetonka West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 57.3).
- •Minnetonka West Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Minnetonka West Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 56%).
- •Minnetonka West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 55.6%).
- •Minnetonka West Middle is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 1,295.
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 Coon Rapids Middle School better than Minnetonka West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Minnetonka West Middle ranks higher (89.0 vs 57.3 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 Coon Rapids Middle School and Minnetonka West Middle?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Excelsior in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coon Rapids Middle School: 1,295. Minnetonka West Middle: 1,297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coon Rapids Middle School and Minnetonka West Middle rank in Minnesota?
Coon Rapids Middle School is 173rd of 266 and Minnetonka West Middle is 1st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).