East Bethel Elementary School vs St. Francis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Bethel Elementary School
Cedar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
St. Francis Middle
Saint Francis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
| Measure | East Bethel Elementary School Cedar, Minnesota | St. Francis Middle Saint Francis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 923 | #107 of 266 |
| National rank | #8064 of 50,301 | #3673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Cedar | Saint Francis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Bethel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 68.5).
- •East Bethel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •St. Francis Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •St. Francis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 34.6%).
- •East Bethel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 21.7).
- •St. Francis Middle is the larger school with 890 students compared with 460.
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 East Bethel Elementary School better than St. Francis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Bethel Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 68.5 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 East Bethel Elementary School and St. Francis Middle?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Cedar and Saint Francis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Bethel Elementary School: 460. St. Francis Middle: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Bethel Elementary School and St. Francis Middle rank in Minnesota?
East Bethel Elementary School is 281st of 923 and St. Francis Middle is 107th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).