Dassel-Cokato Middle vs Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dassel-Cokato Middle
Cokato · Public middle · Grades 5–8
576 students
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
Howard Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
| Measure | Dassel-Cokato Middle Cokato, Minnesota | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Howard Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 266 | #157 of 266 |
| National rank | #1319 of 15,369 | #5351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 576 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Cokato | Howard Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dassel-Cokato Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 60.6).
- •Dassel-Cokato Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Dassel-Cokato Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 30.7%).
- •Dassel-Cokato Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.7).
- •Dassel-Cokato Middle is the larger school with 576 students compared with 393.
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 Dassel-Cokato Middle better than Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dassel-Cokato Middle ranks higher (81.0 vs 60.6 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 Dassel-Cokato Middle and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Cokato and Howard Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dassel-Cokato Middle: 576. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dassel-Cokato Middle and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle rank in Minnesota?
Dassel-Cokato Middle is 22nd of 266 and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is 157th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).