Birch Grove School for the Arts vs Palmer Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 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
Palmer Lake Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Birch Grove School for the Arts Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Palmer Lake Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 923 | #817 of 923 |
| National rank | #29309 of 50,301 | #35729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 34.3).
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 68%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 460.
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 Palmer Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove School for the Arts ranks higher (43.9 vs 34.3 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 Palmer Lake Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove School for the Arts: 460. Palmer Lake Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove School for the Arts and Palmer Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Birch Grove School for the Arts is 748th of 923 and Palmer Lake Elementary is 817th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).