Kaleidoscope Middle School vs Prairie View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaleidoscope Middle School
Otsego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
117 students
Prairie View Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 5–8
953 students
| Measure | Kaleidoscope Middle School Otsego, Minnesota | Prairie View Middle School Otsego, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 266 | #171 of 266 |
| National rank | #2911 of 15,369 | #5869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 117 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 117.0 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Otsego | Otsego |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaleidoscope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 58.2).
- •Prairie View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 31.6%).
- •Prairie View Middle School does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 117.0).
- •Prairie View Middle School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 117.
- •Kaleidoscope Middle School is a charter school while Prairie View Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kaleidoscope Middle School better than Prairie View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaleidoscope Middle School ranks higher (72.1 vs 58.2 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 Kaleidoscope Middle School and Prairie View Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Otsego in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaleidoscope Middle School: 117. Prairie View Middle School: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaleidoscope Middle School and Prairie View Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Kaleidoscope Middle School is 83rd of 266 and Prairie View Middle School is 171st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).