Basswood Elementary vs Meadow Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basswood Elementary
Maple Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
848 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
762 students
| Measure | Basswood Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Meadow Ridge Elementary School Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #159 of 923 | #40 of 923 |
| National rank | #4878 of 50,301 | #1828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 848 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| city | Maple Grove | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 80.2).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 18.6%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.8).
- •Basswood Elementary is the larger school with 848 students compared with 762.
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 Basswood Elementary better than Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 80.2 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 Basswood Elementary and Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basswood Elementary: 848. Meadow Ridge Elementary School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basswood Elementary and Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Basswood Elementary is 159th of 923 and Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 40th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).