Minnetonka East Middle vs Wayzata Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.0 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
Wayzata Central Middle
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,342 students
| Measure | Minnetonka East Middle Minnetonka, Minnesota | Wayzata Central Middle Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 266 | #10 of 266 |
| National rank | #513 of 15,369 | #946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,320 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Minnetonka | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnetonka East Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 83.6).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 14.6%).
- •Minnetonka East Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Wayzata Central Middle is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 1,320.
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 Wayzata Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Minnetonka East Middle ranks higher (87.5 vs 83.6 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 Wayzata Central Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minnetonka East Middle: 1,320. Wayzata Central Middle: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minnetonka East Middle and Wayzata Central Middle rank in Minnesota?
Minnetonka East Middle is 2nd of 266 and Wayzata Central Middle is 10th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).