Ellis Middle vs Sumner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
726 students
Sumner Elementary
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
| Measure | Ellis Middle Austin, Minnesota | Sumner Elementary Austin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 266 | #859 of 923 |
| National rank | #8095 of 15,369 | #41360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 726 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 25.6).
- •Ellis Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Ellis Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Ellis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 72.1%).
- •Sumner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Ellis Middle is the larger school with 726 students compared with 387.
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 Ellis Middle better than Sumner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Middle ranks higher (47.9 vs 25.6 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 Ellis Middle and Sumner Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Middle: 726. Sumner Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Middle and Sumner Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Ellis Middle is 199th of 266 and Sumner Elementary is 859th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).