Birch Grove Community School vs La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 418 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
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad
La Crescent · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
55 students
| Measure | Birch Grove Community School Tofte, Minnesota | La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad La Crescent, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 45 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Tofte | La Crescent |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 55.2).
- •Birch Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 24.5%).
- •La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 49.5%).
- •La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 51.1%).
- •Birch Grove Community School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.3).
- •La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad is the larger school with 55 students compared with 45.
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 La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove Community School ranks higher (63.6 vs 55.2 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 La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad?
About 418 km in a straight line, between Tofte and La Crescent in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove Community School: 45. La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove Community School and La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad rank in Minnesota?
Birch Grove Community School is unranked and La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).