Plymouth Middle vs Sandburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth Middle
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
Sandburg Middle School
Golden Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Plymouth Middle Plymouth, Minnesota | Sandburg Middle School Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 266 | #218 of 266 |
| National rank | #6683 of 15,369 | #10075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 749 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| city | Plymouth | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 38.9).
- •Plymouth Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Plymouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Plymouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.3).
- •Plymouth Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 341.
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 Plymouth Middle better than Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth Middle ranks higher (54.4 vs 38.9 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 Plymouth Middle and Sandburg Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth Middle: 749. Sandburg Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth Middle and Sandburg Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Plymouth Middle is 186th of 266 and Sandburg Middle School is 218th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).