Cass Lake-Bena Middle School vs Redwood Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 316 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
Redwood Valley Middle
Redwood Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
309 students
| Measure | Cass Lake-Bena Middle School Cass Lake, Minnesota | Redwood Valley Middle Redwood Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 266 | #154 of 266 |
| National rank | #11527 of 15,369 | #5270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 312 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| city | Cass Lake | Redwood Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 31.9).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 77.9%).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Cass Lake-Bena Middle School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 309.
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 Redwood Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Valley Middle ranks higher (61.0 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 Redwood Valley Middle?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Cass Lake and Redwood Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School: 312. Redwood Valley Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Lake-Bena Middle School and Redwood Valley Middle rank in Minnesota?
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School is 232nd of 266 and Redwood Valley Middle is 154th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).