Northeast Middle vs Waite Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 935 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Waite Park Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Northeast Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota | Waite Park Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 266 | #261 of 923 |
| National rank | #12398 of 15,369 | #7485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waite Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 27.5).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 63.6%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Northeast Middle is the larger school with 541 students compared with 266.
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 Northeast Middle better than Waite Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waite Park Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 27.5 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 Northeast Middle and Waite Park Elementary?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Middle: 541. Waite Park Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Middle and Waite Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Northeast Middle is 239th of 266 and Waite Park Elementary is 261st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).