Gentry Academy Middle vs Willow Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 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
Willow Lane Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Gentry Academy Middle Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | Willow Lane Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 266 | #676 of 923 |
| National rank | #2891 of 15,369 | #22398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 195 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| 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 54.0).
- •Gentry Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 72%).
- •Willow Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 19.5).
- •Willow Lane Elementary is the larger school with 279 students compared with 195.
- •Gentry Academy Middle is a charter school while Willow Lane 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 Willow Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy Middle ranks higher (72.2 vs 54.0 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 Willow Lane Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry Academy Middle: 195. Willow Lane Elementary: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry Academy Middle and Willow Lane Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gentry Academy Middle is 82nd of 266 and Willow Lane Elementary is 676th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).