Delano Intermediate School vs Watertown-Mayer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delano Intermediate School
Delano · Public middle · Grades 4–6
555 students
Watertown-Mayer Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
418 students
| Measure | Delano Intermediate School Delano, Minnesota | Watertown-Mayer Middle Watertown, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 266 | #48 of 266 |
| National rank | #730 of 15,369 | #2067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 555 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| city | Delano | Watertown |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 76.7).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 25.6%).
- •Watertown-Mayer Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Delano Intermediate School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 418.
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 Delano Intermediate School better than Watertown-Mayer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Delano Intermediate School ranks higher (85.2 vs 76.7 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 Delano Intermediate School and Watertown-Mayer Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Delano and Watertown in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delano Intermediate School: 555. Watertown-Mayer Middle: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delano Intermediate School and Watertown-Mayer Middle rank in Minnesota?
Delano Intermediate School is 7th of 266 and Watertown-Mayer Middle is 48th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).