Bear Cave Intermediate School vs Pinecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 101 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
Pinecrest Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Bear Cave Intermediate School Stewartville, Minnesota | Pinecrest Elementary Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #341 of 923 | #398 of 923 |
| National rank | #9426 of 50,301 | #10475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 436 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 71% |
| city | Stewartville | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 71.2).
- •Pinecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Bear Cave Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 26.1%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
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 Pinecrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.2 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School and Pinecrest Elementary?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Stewartville and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Cave Intermediate School: 436. Pinecrest Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Cave Intermediate School and Pinecrest Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bear Cave Intermediate School is 341st of 923 and Pinecrest Elementary is 398th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).