Birch Grove Community School vs Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Grove Community School
Tofte · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
45 students
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
44 students
| Measure | Birch Grove Community School Tofte, Minnesota | Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 45 | 44 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 44 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 52% |
| city | Tofte | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 45.7).
- •Birch Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 52%).
- •Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49.5%).
- •Birch Grove Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 88.6%).
- •Birch Grove Community School is the larger school with 45 students compared with 44.
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 Birch Grove Community School better than Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove Community School ranks higher (63.6 vs 45.7 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 Birch Grove Community School and Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Tofte and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove Community School: 45. Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary: 44. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove Community School and Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary rank in Minnesota?
Birch Grove Community School is unranked and Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).