Hartley Elementary vs Waseca Senior 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 Senior High
Waseca · Public high · Grades 9–12
555 students
| Measure | Hartley Elementary Waseca, Minnesota | Waseca Senior High Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 923 | #253 of 433 |
| National rank | #23830 of 50,301 | #7254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 429 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Waseca | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waseca Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 51.9).
- •Hartley Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Waseca Senior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Waseca Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 53.4%).
- •Hartley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •Waseca Senior High is the larger school with 555 students compared with 429.
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 Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Waseca Senior High ranks higher (54.3 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 Senior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waseca and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartley Elementary: 429. Waseca Senior High: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartley Elementary and Waseca Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Hartley Elementary is 689th of 923 and Waseca Senior High is 253rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).