Big Woods Elementary vs St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Woods Elementary
Saint Michael · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
656 students
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
Albertville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,076 students
| Measure | Big Woods Elementary Saint Michael, Minnesota | St. Michael-Albertville Middle West Albertville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 923 | #33 of 266 |
| National rank | #2931 of 50,301 | #1695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 656 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 74% |
| city | Saint Michael | Albertville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 78.7).
- •Big Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Big Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Middle West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 18%).
- •Big Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •St. Michael-Albertville Middle West is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 656.
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 Woods Elementary better than St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
On the Success Index (US), Big Woods Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 78.7 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 Woods Elementary and St. Michael-Albertville Middle West?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Michael and Albertville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Woods Elementary: 656. St. Michael-Albertville Middle West: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Woods Elementary and St. Michael-Albertville Middle West rank in Minnesota?
Big Woods Elementary is 74th of 923 and St. Michael-Albertville Middle West is 33rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).