Falcon Ridge Middle vs School of Environmental Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 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
School of Environmental Studies
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 11–12
334 students
| Measure | Falcon Ridge Middle Apple Valley, Minnesota | School of Environmental Studies Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 266 | #94 of 433 |
| National rank | #3458 of 15,369 | #3948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 1,088 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falcon Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 67.5).
- •Falcon Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •School of Environmental Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 31%).
- •School of Environmental Studies does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Falcon Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 334.
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 School of Environmental Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Falcon Ridge Middle ranks higher (69.5 vs 67.5 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 School of Environmental Studies?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon Ridge Middle: 1,088. School of Environmental Studies: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon Ridge Middle and School of Environmental Studies rank in Minnesota?
Falcon Ridge Middle is 100th of 266 and School of Environmental Studies is 94th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).