Minnetonka East Middle vs Scenic Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minnetonka East Middle
Minnetonka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,320 students
Scenic Heights Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
930 students
| Measure | Minnetonka East Middle Minnetonka, Minnesota | Scenic Heights Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 266 | #8 of 923 |
| National rank | #513 of 15,369 | #829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,320 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| city | Minnetonka | Minnetonka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scenic Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 87.5).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 11.8%).
- •Scenic Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Minnetonka East Middle is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 930.
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 Minnetonka East Middle better than Scenic Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scenic Heights Elementary ranks higher (89.8 vs 87.5 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 Minnetonka East Middle and Scenic Heights Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Minnetonka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minnetonka East Middle: 1,320. Scenic Heights Elementary: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minnetonka East Middle and Scenic Heights Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Minnetonka East Middle is 2nd of 266 and Scenic Heights Elementary is 8th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).