Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle vs Waseca Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 112 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
Waseca Intermediate School
Waseca · Public middle · Grades 4–6
380 students
| Measure | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Howard Lake, Minnesota | Waseca Intermediate School Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 266 | #105 of 266 |
| National rank | #5351 of 15,369 | #3621 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 393 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Howard Lake | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waseca Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 60.6).
- •Waseca Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Waseca Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 44.7%).
- •Waseca Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.7).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is the larger school with 393 students compared with 380.
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 Waseca Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Waseca Intermediate School ranks higher (68.7 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 Waseca Intermediate School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Howard Lake and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle: 393. Waseca Intermediate School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle and Waseca Intermediate School rank in Minnesota?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is 157th of 266 and Waseca Intermediate School is 105th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).