Birch Grove School for the Arts vs New York Mills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Grove School for the Arts
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
New York Mills Elementary
New York Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
| Measure | Birch Grove School for the Arts Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | New York Mills Elementary New York Mills, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 923 | #582 of 923 |
| National rank | #29309 of 50,301 | #17013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | New York Mills |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New York Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 43.9).
- •New York Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •New York Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •New York Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 68%).
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.9).
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 School for the Arts better than New York Mills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New York Mills Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 43.9 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 School for the Arts and New York Mills Elementary?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and New York Mills in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove School for the Arts: 460. New York Mills Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove School for the Arts and New York Mills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Birch Grove School for the Arts is 748th of 923 and New York Mills Elementary is 582nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).