Level Up Academy Middle School vs Mariner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Level Up Academy Middle School
White Bear Lake · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
64 students
Mariner Middle School
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Level Up Academy Middle School White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Mariner Middle School White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 266 | #185 of 266 |
| National rank | #9670 of 15,369 | #6588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 64 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 40.7).
- •Mariner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 42.2%).
- •Level Up Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Mariner Middle School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 64.
- •Level Up Academy Middle School is a charter school while Mariner 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 Level Up Academy Middle School better than Mariner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mariner Middle School ranks higher (54.9 vs 40.7 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 Level Up Academy Middle School and Mariner Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Level Up Academy Middle School: 64. Mariner Middle School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Level Up Academy Middle School and Mariner Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Level Up Academy Middle School is 215th of 266 and Mariner Middle School is 185th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).