Red Lake Middle School vs Waseca Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 436 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Lake Middle School
Red Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
Waseca Junior High
Waseca · Public middle · Grades 7–8
280 students
| Measure | Red Lake Middle School Red Lake, Minnesota | Waseca Junior High Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 266 | #190 of 266 |
| National rank | #14616 of 15,369 | #7027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 268 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 41% |
| city | Red Lake | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waseca Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 14.7).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 9%).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 83.2%).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.1).
- •Waseca Junior High is the larger school with 280 students compared with 268.
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 Red Lake Middle School better than Waseca Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Waseca Junior High ranks higher (52.9 vs 14.7 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 Red Lake Middle School and Waseca Junior High?
About 436 km in a straight line, between Red Lake and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red Lake Middle School: 268. Waseca Junior High: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red Lake Middle School and Waseca Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Red Lake Middle School is 263rd of 266 and Waseca Junior High is 190th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).