Delano Intermediate School vs Vandenberge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delano Intermediate School
Delano · Public middle · Grades 4–6
555 students
Vandenberge Middle School
Elk River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
| Measure | Delano Intermediate School Delano, Minnesota | Vandenberge Middle School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 266 | #89 of 266 |
| National rank | #730 of 15,369 | #3095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| city | Delano | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 71.2).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 24.1%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.2).
- •Vandenberge Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 555.
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 Delano Intermediate School better than Vandenberge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Delano Intermediate School ranks higher (85.2 vs 71.2 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 Delano Intermediate School and Vandenberge Middle School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Delano and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delano Intermediate School: 555. Vandenberge Middle School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delano Intermediate School and Vandenberge Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Delano Intermediate School is 7th of 266 and Vandenberge Middle School is 89th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).