Gentry Academy Middle vs Lakeaires Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gentry Academy Middle
Vadnais Heights · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
195 students
Lakeaires Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Gentry Academy Middle Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | Lakeaires Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 266 | #369 of 923 |
| National rank | #2891 of 15,369 | #9934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 195 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Vadnais Heights | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.2 vs 72.0).
- •Gentry Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 46%).
- •Lakeaires Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.5).
- •Lakeaires Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 195.
- •Gentry Academy Middle is a charter school while Lakeaires Elementary 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 Gentry Academy Middle better than Lakeaires Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gentry Academy Middle and Lakeaires Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry Academy Middle: 195. Lakeaires Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry Academy Middle and Lakeaires Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gentry Academy Middle is 82nd of 266 and Lakeaires Elementary is 369th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).