Big Lake Middle School vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 191 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Lake Middle School
Big Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Independence Elementary
Big Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
758 students
| Measure | Big Lake Middle School Big Lake, Minnesota | Independence Elementary Big Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 266 | #321 of 923 |
| National rank | #3014 of 15,369 | #8858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 632 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| city | Big Lake | Big Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 71.5).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Big Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 35.4%).
- •Big Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.5).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 758 students compared with 632.
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 Big Lake Middle School better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (73.6 vs 71.5 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 Big Lake Middle School and Independence Elementary?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Big Lake and Big Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Middle School: 632. Independence Elementary: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Middle School and Independence Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Big Lake Middle School is 86th of 266 and Independence Elementary is 321st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).