GSL Junior High School vs WCA Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
GSL Junior High School
Glencoe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
224 students
WCA Middle School
Barrett · Public middle · Grades 5–8
232 students
| Measure | GSL Junior High School Glencoe, Minnesota | WCA Middle School Barrett, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 266 | #59 of 266 |
| National rank | #4966 of 15,369 | #2380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 224 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Glencoe | Barrett |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WCA Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 62.3).
- •WCA Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •WCA Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •GSL Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 34.9%).
- •WCA Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •WCA Middle School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 224.
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 GSL Junior High School better than WCA Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), WCA Middle School ranks higher (74.9 vs 62.3 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 GSL Junior High School and WCA Middle School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Glencoe and Barrett in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
GSL Junior High School: 224. WCA Middle School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do GSL Junior High School and WCA Middle School rank in Minnesota?
GSL Junior High School is 144th of 266 and WCA Middle School is 59th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).