Otsego Elementary vs Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otsego Elementary
Otsego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
536 students
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Elk River · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Otsego Elementary Otsego, Minnesota | Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 923 | #45 of 266 |
| National rank | #5570 of 50,301 | #1984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 536 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| city | Otsego | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otsego Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 77.1).
- •Otsego Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Otsego Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 21.5%).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Otsego Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 291.
- •Otsego Elementary is a public school while Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 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 Otsego Elementary better than Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Otsego Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 77.1 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 Otsego Elementary and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otsego Elementary: 536. Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otsego Elementary and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 rank in Minnesota?
Otsego Elementary is 192nd of 923 and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is 45th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).