Falcon Ridge Middle vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Ridge Middle
Apple Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,088 students
Highland Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Falcon Ridge Middle Apple Valley, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 266 | #88 of 923 |
| National rank | #3458 of 15,369 | #3330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,088 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 78% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 69.5).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 31%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •Falcon Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 662.
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 Falcon Ridge Middle better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 69.5 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 Falcon Ridge Middle and Highland Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon Ridge Middle: 1,088. Highland Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon Ridge Middle and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Falcon Ridge Middle is 100th of 266 and Highland Elementary is 88th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).