Falcon Ridge Middle vs Scott Highlands Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 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
Scott Highlands Middle
Apple Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,228 students
| Measure | Falcon Ridge Middle Apple Valley, Minnesota | Scott Highlands Middle Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 266 | #119 of 266 |
| National rank | #3458 of 15,369 | #3979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,088 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falcon Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 67.1).
- •Falcon Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Scott Highlands Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Scott Highlands Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 31%).
- •Falcon Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Scott Highlands Middle is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 1,088.
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 Scott Highlands Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Falcon Ridge Middle ranks higher (69.5 vs 67.1 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 Scott Highlands Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon Ridge Middle: 1,088. Scott Highlands Middle: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon Ridge Middle and Scott Highlands Middle rank in Minnesota?
Falcon Ridge Middle is 100th of 266 and Scott Highlands Middle is 119th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).