Albany Area Middle School vs Pine Island Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Area Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Pine Island Middle
Pine Island · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Albany Area Middle School Albany, Minnesota | Pine Island Middle Pine Island, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 266 | #36 of 266 |
| National rank | #1655 of 15,369 | #1725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 457 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| city | Albany | Pine Island |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.9 vs 78.5).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Pine Island Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 19.3%).
- •Pine Island Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
- •Pine Island Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 457.
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 Albany Area Middle School better than Pine Island Middle?
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 Albany Area Middle School and Pine Island Middle?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Albany and Pine Island in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Area Middle School: 457. Pine Island Middle: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Area Middle School and Pine Island Middle rank in Minnesota?
Albany Area Middle School is 30th of 266 and Pine Island Middle is 36th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).