Creek Valley Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creek Valley Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Highlands Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Creek Valley Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Highlands Elementary Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 923 | #38 of 923 |
| National rank | #1537 of 50,301 | #1754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 586 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Edina | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.3 vs 86.7).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 16.2%).
- •Creek Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Creek Valley Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 564.
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 Creek Valley Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Creek Valley Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Edina and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creek Valley Elementary: 586. Highlands Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creek Valley Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Creek Valley Elementary is 26th of 923 and Highlands Elementary is 38th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).