Hartley Elementary vs Waseca Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartley Elementary
Waseca · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
429 students
Waseca Junior High
Waseca · Public middle · Grades 7–8
280 students
| Measure | Hartley Elementary Waseca, Minnesota | Waseca Junior High Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 923 | #190 of 266 |
| National rank | #23830 of 50,301 | #7027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 429 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Waseca | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waseca Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 51.9).
- •Hartley Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 53.4%).
- •Hartley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.7).
- •Hartley Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 280.
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 Hartley Elementary better than Waseca Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Waseca Junior High ranks higher (52.9 vs 51.9 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 Hartley Elementary and Waseca Junior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waseca and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartley Elementary: 429. Waseca Junior High: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartley Elementary and Waseca Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Hartley Elementary is 689th of 923 and Waseca Junior High is 190th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).