DREAM Technical Academy vs Willmar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DREAM Technical Academy
Willmar · Charter high · Grades 7–12
72 students
Willmar Middle School
Willmar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | DREAM Technical Academy Willmar, Minnesota | Willmar Middle School Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 433 | #180 of 266 |
| National rank | #16036 of 16,910 | #6241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 72 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 55% |
| city | Willmar | Willmar |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willmar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 15.1).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 5%).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24.5%).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 80.6%).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 24.0).
- •Willmar Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 72.
- •DREAM Technical Academy is a charter school while Willmar Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 DREAM Technical Academy better than Willmar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Willmar Middle School ranks higher (56.5 vs 15.1 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 DREAM Technical Academy and Willmar Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Willmar and Willmar in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DREAM Technical Academy: 72. Willmar Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DREAM Technical Academy and Willmar Middle School rank in Minnesota?
DREAM Technical Academy is 423rd of 433 and Willmar Middle School is 180th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).