Cass Lake-Bena Middle School vs Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 403 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School
Cass Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 4–6
315 students
| Measure | Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Cass Lake, Minnesota | Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 Elgin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 266 | #49 of 266 |
| National rank | #11527 of 15,369 | #2085 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 312 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 70% |
| city | Cass Lake | Elgin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 31.9).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 18%).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 77.9%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.6).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 is the larger school with 315 students compared with 312.
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 Cass Lake-Bena Middle School better than Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 ranks higher (76.5 vs 31.9 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 Cass Lake-Bena Middle School and Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Cass Lake and Elgin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School: 312. Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Lake-Bena Middle School and Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 rank in Minnesota?
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School is 232nd of 266 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 is 49th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).