Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle vs Pioneer Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
Howard Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Chaska · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Howard Lake, Minnesota | Pioneer Ridge Middle School Chaska, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 266 | #67 of 266 |
| National rank | #5351 of 15,369 | #2620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Howard Lake | Chaska |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 60.6).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 30.3%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.7).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 393.
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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle better than Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Ridge Middle School ranks higher (73.6 vs 60.6 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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle and Pioneer Ridge Middle School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Howard Lake and Chaska in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle: 393. Pioneer Ridge Middle School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle and Pioneer Ridge Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is 157th of 266 and Pioneer Ridge Middle School is 67th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).