Plymouth Middle vs Sonnesyn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 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
Sonnesyn Elementary
New Hope · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Plymouth Middle Plymouth, Minnesota | Sonnesyn Elementary New Hope, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 266 | #807 of 923 |
| National rank | #6683 of 15,369 | #34401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 749 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| city | Plymouth | New Hope |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 36.4).
- •Plymouth Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Plymouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Plymouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 74.8%).
- •Sonnesyn Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.3).
- •Plymouth Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 313.
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 Sonnesyn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth Middle ranks higher (54.4 vs 36.4 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 Sonnesyn Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and New Hope in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth Middle: 749. Sonnesyn Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth Middle and Sonnesyn Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Plymouth Middle is 186th of 266 and Sonnesyn Elementary is 807th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).