Gleason Lake Elementary vs Wayzata Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gleason Lake Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Wayzata Central Middle
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,342 students
| Measure | Gleason Lake Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota | Wayzata Central Middle Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #65 of 923 | #10 of 266 |
| National rank | #2672 of 50,301 | #946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.5 vs 83.6).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Wayzata Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Wayzata Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 18.9%).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.9).
- •Wayzata Central Middle is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 604.
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 Gleason Lake Elementary better than Wayzata Central Middle?
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 Gleason Lake Elementary and Wayzata Central Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gleason Lake Elementary: 604. Wayzata Central Middle: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gleason Lake Elementary and Wayzata Central Middle rank in Minnesota?
Gleason Lake Elementary is 65th of 923 and Wayzata Central Middle is 10th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).