Meadow Lake Elementary vs Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Lake Elementary
New Hope · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
| Measure | Meadow Lake Elementary New Hope, Minnesota | Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 923 | #249 of 266 |
| National rank | #27978 of 50,301 | #12899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| city | New Hope | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 24.8).
- •Meadow Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Meadow Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 82.8%).
- •Meadow Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.9).
- •Meadow Lake Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 219.
- •Meadow Lake Elementary is a public school while Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a charter 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 Meadow Lake Elementary better than Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Lake Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 24.8 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 Meadow Lake Elementary and Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Hope and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Lake Elementary: 488. Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Lake Elementary and Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy rank in Minnesota?
Meadow Lake Elementary is 735th of 923 and Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is 249th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).