Appleton-Milan Elementary vs Battle Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton-Milan Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
230 students
Battle Lake Elementary
Battle Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
| Measure | Appleton-Milan Elementary Appleton, Minnesota | Battle Lake Elementary Battle Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #644 of 923 | #165 of 923 |
| National rank | #20103 of 50,301 | #5064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Appleton | Battle Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battle Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 57.2).
- •Battle Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Battle Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Battle Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 61.7%).
- •Battle Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
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 Appleton-Milan Elementary better than Battle Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Battle Lake Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 57.2 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 Appleton-Milan Elementary and Battle Lake Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Battle Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton-Milan Elementary: 230. Battle Lake Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton-Milan Elementary and Battle Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Appleton-Milan Elementary is 644th of 923 and Battle Lake Elementary is 165th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).