Dowling Elementary vs Sanford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowling Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Sanford Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Dowling Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Sanford Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 923 | #191 of 266 |
| National rank | #14782 of 50,301 | #7090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 52.5).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Sanford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 39.3%).
- •Sanford Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Sanford Middle is the larger school with 728 students compared with 399.
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 Dowling Elementary better than Sanford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dowling Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 52.5 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 Dowling Elementary and Sanford Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling Elementary: 399. Sanford Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling Elementary and Sanford Middle rank in Minnesota?
Dowling Elementary is 532nd of 923 and Sanford Middle is 191st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).