Gentry Academy Middle vs Mariner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 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
Mariner Middle School
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Gentry Academy Middle Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | Mariner Middle School White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 266 | #185 of 266 |
| National rank | #2891 of 15,369 | #6588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 195 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Vadnais Heights | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 54.9).
- •Gentry Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 38.9%).
- •Mariner Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.5).
- •Mariner Middle School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 195.
- •Gentry Academy Middle is a charter school while Mariner 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 Gentry Academy Middle better than Mariner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy Middle ranks higher (72.2 vs 54.9 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 Gentry Academy Middle and Mariner Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry Academy Middle: 195. Mariner Middle School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry Academy Middle and Mariner Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Gentry Academy Middle is 82nd of 266 and Mariner Middle School is 185th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).