Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle vs Winsted Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.8 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
Winsted Elementary
Winsted · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
213 students
| Measure | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Howard Lake, Minnesota | Winsted Elementary Winsted, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 266 | #319 of 923 |
| National rank | #5351 of 15,369 | #8828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 393 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Howard Lake | Winsted |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winsted Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 60.6).
- •Winsted Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Winsted Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 39.9%).
- •Winsted Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.7).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is the larger school with 393 students compared with 213.
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 Winsted Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winsted Elementary ranks higher (73.7 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 Winsted Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Howard Lake and Winsted in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle: 393. Winsted Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle and Winsted Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is 157th of 266 and Winsted Elementary is 319th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).