Bamber Valley Elementary School vs Rochester Beacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamber Valley Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
Rochester Beacon Academy
Rochester · Charter high · Grades 6–12
115 students
| Measure | Bamber Valley Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | Rochester Beacon Academy Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 923 | #388 of 433 |
| National rank | #10104 of 50,301 | #13100 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 599 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 12% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bamber Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 31.1).
- •Bamber Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 12%).
- •Bamber Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Bamber Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 43.5%).
- •Bamber Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 115.
- •Bamber Valley Elementary School is a public school while Rochester Beacon Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bamber Valley Elementary School better than Rochester Beacon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bamber Valley Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 31.1 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 Bamber Valley Elementary School and Rochester Beacon Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bamber Valley Elementary School: 599. Rochester Beacon Academy: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bamber Valley Elementary School and Rochester Beacon Academy rank in Minnesota?
Bamber Valley Elementary School is 378th of 923 and Rochester Beacon Academy is 388th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).