Birchview Elementary vs Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchview Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
441 students
| Measure | Birchview Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota | Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 Plainview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #198 of 923 | #293 of 923 |
| National rank | #5765 of 50,301 | #8281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| city | Plymouth | Plainview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 74.5).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Birchview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Birchview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 37%).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
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 Birchview Elementary better than Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3?
On the Success Index (US), Birchview Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 74.5 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 Birchview Elementary and Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plainview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchview Elementary: 441. Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchview Elementary and Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 rank in Minnesota?
Birchview Elementary is 198th of 923 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 is 293rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).