Gleason Lake Elementary vs Wayzata West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 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 West Middle
Wayzata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
836 students
| Measure | Gleason Lake Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota | Wayzata West Middle Wayzata, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #65 of 923 | #15 of 266 |
| National rank | #2672 of 50,301 | #1210 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Plymouth | Wayzata |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gleason Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 81.8).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Wayzata West Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Wayzata West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 18.9%).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.9).
- •Wayzata West Middle is the larger school with 836 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 West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gleason Lake Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 81.8 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 Gleason Lake Elementary and Wayzata West Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Wayzata in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gleason Lake Elementary: 604. Wayzata West Middle: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gleason Lake Elementary and Wayzata West Middle rank in Minnesota?
Gleason Lake Elementary is 65th of 923 and Wayzata West Middle is 15th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).