Bertha Elementary vs Verndale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertha Elementary
Bertha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
Verndale Elementary
Verndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
| Measure | Bertha Elementary Bertha, Minnesota | Verndale Elementary Verndale, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 923 | #558 of 923 |
| National rank | #15425 of 50,301 | #16015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 293 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Bertha | Verndale |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.0 vs 63.2).
- •Bertha Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Bertha Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Verndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 51.2%).
- •Verndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.3).
- •Bertha Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 253.
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 Bertha Elementary better than Verndale Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bertha Elementary and Verndale Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bertha and Verndale in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bertha Elementary: 293. Verndale Elementary: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bertha Elementary and Verndale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bertha Elementary is 546th of 923 and Verndale Elementary is 558th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).