Faribault Middle vs Jefferson Elementary
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.
Faribault Middle
Faribault · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
Jefferson Elementary
Faribault · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Faribault Middle Faribault, Minnesota | Jefferson Elementary Faribault, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 266 | #795 of 923 |
| National rank | #10160 of 15,369 | #33428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Faribault | Faribault |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.5 vs 37.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Faribault Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 82.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Faribault Middle is the larger school with 594 students compared with 389.
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 Faribault Middle better than Jefferson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Faribault Middle and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Faribault and Faribault in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faribault Middle: 594. Jefferson Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faribault Middle and Jefferson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Faribault Middle is 219th of 266 and Jefferson Elementary is 795th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).