Mariner Middle School vs Waconia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mariner Middle School
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
Waconia Middle School
Waconia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Mariner Middle School White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Waconia Middle School Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #185 of 266 | #6 of 266 |
| National rank | #6588 of 15,369 | #726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | White Bear Lake | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waconia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 54.9).
- •Waconia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 38.9%).
- •Waconia Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Waconia Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 881.
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 Mariner Middle School better than Waconia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waconia Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 54.9 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 Mariner Middle School and Waconia Middle School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariner Middle School: 881. Waconia Middle School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariner Middle School and Waconia Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Mariner Middle School is 185th of 266 and Waconia Middle School is 6th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).