Jackson Middle vs Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle
Champlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,037 students
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
Prior Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,025 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Champlin, Minnesota | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School Prior Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 266 | #38 of 266 |
| National rank | #3476 of 15,369 | #1824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,037 | 2,025 |
| Enrollment | 2,037 | 2,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| city | Champlin | Prior Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 69.4).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 37.4%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.5).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 2,037 students compared with 2,025.
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 Jackson Middle better than Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School ranks higher (78.0 vs 69.4 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 Jackson Middle and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Champlin and Prior Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 2,037. Prior Lake-Savage Middle School: 2,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Jackson Middle is 102nd of 266 and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is 38th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).