Belle Plaine Junior High vs Oak Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Junior High
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
255 students
Oak Crest Elementary
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
432 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Junior High Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Oak Crest Elementary Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 266 | #418 of 923 |
| National rank | #5920 of 15,369 | #11178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 255 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 57.9).
- •Oak Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Oak Crest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Belle Plaine Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 30.8%).
- •Oak Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.3).
- •Oak Crest Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 255.
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 Belle Plaine Junior High better than Oak Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Crest Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 57.9 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 Belle Plaine Junior High and Oak Crest Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Belle Plaine in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Junior High: 255. Oak Crest Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Junior High and Oak Crest Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Belle Plaine Junior High is 172nd of 266 and Oak Crest Elementary is 418th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).