Cedar Island Elementary vs Meadow Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Island Elementary
Maple Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Meadow Lake Elementary
New Hope · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Cedar Island Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Meadow Lake Elementary New Hope, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 923 | #735 of 923 |
| National rank | #11294 of 50,301 | #27978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 45% |
| city | Maple Grove | New Hope |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 45.9).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 82.8%).
- •Meadow Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.4).
- •Meadow Lake Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 476.
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 Cedar Island Elementary better than Meadow Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Island Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 45.9 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 Cedar Island Elementary and Meadow Lake Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and New Hope in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Island Elementary: 476. Meadow Lake Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Island Elementary and Meadow Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Island Elementary is 426th of 923 and Meadow Lake Elementary is 735th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).