Atheneum Elementary vs Friendly Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atheneum Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
69 students
Friendly Hills Middle
Mendota Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
785 students
| Measure | Atheneum Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | Friendly Hills Middle Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 923 | #132 of 266 |
| National rank | #931 of 50,301 | #4298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 69 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 55% |
| city | Inver Grove Heights | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atheneum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 65.4).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 55%).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 63%).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 41.1%).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.0).
- •Friendly Hills Middle is the larger school with 785 students compared with 69.
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 Atheneum Elementary better than Friendly Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Atheneum Elementary ranks higher (89.3 vs 65.4 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 Atheneum Elementary and Friendly Hills Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Inver Grove Heights and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atheneum Elementary: 69. Friendly Hills Middle: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atheneum Elementary and Friendly Hills Middle rank in Minnesota?
Atheneum Elementary is 10th of 923 and Friendly Hills Middle is 132nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).