Plymouth Middle vs Zachary Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 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
Zachary Lane Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Plymouth Middle Plymouth, Minnesota | Zachary Lane Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 266 | #455 of 923 |
| National rank | #6683 of 15,369 | #12323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 749 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zachary Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 54.4).
- •Zachary Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Zachary Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Zachary Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 49.4%).
- •Zachary Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.3).
- •Plymouth Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 428.
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 Zachary Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zachary Lane Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 54.4 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 Zachary Lane Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth Middle: 749. Zachary Lane Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth Middle and Zachary Lane Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Plymouth Middle is 186th of 266 and Zachary Lane Elementary is 455th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).