Bay View Elementary vs Laura Macarthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Laura Macarthur Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 923 | #703 of 923 |
| National rank | #9425 of 50,301 | #25383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 49.7).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 69.7%).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.6).
- •Bay View Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 277.
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 Bay View Elementary better than Laura Macarthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bay View Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 49.7 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 Bay View Elementary and Laura Macarthur Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 529. Laura Macarthur Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Laura Macarthur Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bay View Elementary is 340th of 923 and Laura Macarthur Elementary is 703rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).