Pine Island Middle vs Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Island Middle
Pine Island · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
Zumbrota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
194 students
| Measure | Pine Island Middle Pine Island, Minnesota | Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School Zumbrota, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 266 | #39 of 266 |
| National rank | #1725 of 15,369 | #1829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 464 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Pine Island | Zumbrota |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 78.0).
- •Pine Island Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Pine Island Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 22.2%).
- •Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Pine Island Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 194.
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 Pine Island Middle better than Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pine Island Middle and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Pine Island and Zumbrota in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Island Middle: 464. Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Island Middle and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Pine Island Middle is 36th of 266 and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School is 39th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).