Bear Cave Intermediate School vs Oak Grove 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.
Bear Cave Intermediate School
Stewartville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
436 students
Oak Grove Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Bear Cave Intermediate School Stewartville, Minnesota | Oak Grove Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 923 | #621 of 923 |
| National rank | #9426 of 50,301 | #18868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Stewartville | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 59.0).
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 45.1%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 435.
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 Bear Cave Intermediate School better than Oak Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks higher (72.7 vs 59.0 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School and Oak Grove Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Stewartville and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Cave Intermediate School: 436. Oak Grove Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Cave Intermediate School and Oak Grove Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bear Cave Intermediate School is 341st of 923 and Oak Grove Elementary is 621st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).