L.h. Tanglen Elementary vs Wayzata East Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Wayzata East Middle
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
| Measure | L.h. Tanglen Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota | Wayzata East Middle Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #541 of 923 | #14 of 266 |
| National rank | #15254 of 50,301 | #1209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 76% |
| city | Minnetonka | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayzata East Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 64.3).
- •Wayzata East Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 50%).
- •Wayzata East Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •Wayzata East Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 47.6%).
- •L.h. Tanglen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.5).
- •Wayzata East Middle is the larger school with 817 students compared with 521.
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 L.h. Tanglen Elementary better than Wayzata East Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wayzata East Middle ranks higher (81.8 vs 64.3 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 L.h. Tanglen Elementary and Wayzata East Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary: 521. Wayzata East Middle: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.h. Tanglen Elementary and Wayzata East Middle rank in Minnesota?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary is 541st of 923 and Wayzata East Middle is 14th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).