Laketown Elementary vs Waconia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laketown Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Waconia Middle School
Waconia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Laketown Elementary Waconia, Minnesota | Waconia Middle School Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 923 | #6 of 266 |
| National rank | #1305 of 50,301 | #726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| city | Waconia | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laketown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 85.3).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 14.1%).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Waconia Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 530.
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 Laketown Elementary better than Waconia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Laketown Elementary ranks higher (88.0 vs 85.3 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 Laketown Elementary and Waconia Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Waconia and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laketown Elementary: 530. Waconia Middle School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laketown Elementary and Waconia Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Laketown Elementary is 18th of 923 and Waconia Middle School is 6th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).