Big Lake Middle School vs Salk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 13 km 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
Salk Middle School
Elk River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
| Measure | Big Lake Middle School Big Lake, Minnesota | Salk Middle School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 266 | #57 of 266 |
| National rank | #3014 of 15,369 | #2294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | Big Lake | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 71.5).
- •Salk Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Salk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 35%).
- •Big Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 24.5).
- •Salk Middle School is the larger school with 638 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 Salk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Salk Middle School ranks higher (75.4 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 Salk Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Middle School: 632. Salk Middle School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Middle School and Salk Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Big Lake Middle School is 86th of 266 and Salk Middle School is 57th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).