Gatewood Elementary vs Scenic Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatewood Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Scenic Heights Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
930 students
| Measure | Gatewood Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota | Scenic Heights Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #691 of 923 | #8 of 923 |
| National rank | #24047 of 50,301 | #829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 351 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 86% |
| city | Minnetonka | Minnetonka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scenic Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 51.6).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 41%).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 57%).
- •Gatewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary is the larger school with 930 students compared with 351.
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 Gatewood Elementary better than Scenic Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scenic Heights Elementary ranks higher (89.8 vs 51.6 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 Gatewood Elementary and Scenic Heights Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Minnetonka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gatewood Elementary: 351. Scenic Heights Elementary: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gatewood Elementary and Scenic Heights Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gatewood Elementary is 691st of 923 and Scenic Heights Elementary is 8th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).