Cloquet Middle vs South Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cloquet Middle
Cloquet · Public middle · Grades 5–8
752 students
South Terrace Elementary
Carlton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students
| Measure | Cloquet Middle Cloquet, Minnesota | South Terrace Elementary Carlton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 266 | #407 of 923 |
| National rank | #4258 of 15,369 | #10757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Cloquet | Carlton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 65.6).
- •South Terrace Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Cloquet Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Cloquet Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 43.6%).
- •South Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.1).
- •Cloquet Middle is the larger school with 752 students compared with 163.
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 Cloquet Middle better than South Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Terrace Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 65.6 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 Cloquet Middle and South Terrace Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Cloquet and Carlton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cloquet Middle: 752. South Terrace Elementary: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cloquet Middle and South Terrace Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cloquet Middle is 129th of 266 and South Terrace Elementary is 407th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).