Foley Intermediate Elementary vs Friendly Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Foley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
781 students
Friendly Hills Middle
Mendota Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
785 students
| Measure | Foley Intermediate Elementary Foley, Minnesota | Friendly Hills Middle Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 266 | #132 of 266 |
| National rank | #1849 of 15,369 | #4298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 781 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| city | Foley | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 65.4).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 41.1%).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Friendly Hills Middle is the larger school with 785 students compared with 781.
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 Foley Intermediate Elementary better than Friendly Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foley Intermediate Elementary ranks higher (77.8 vs 65.4 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 Foley Intermediate Elementary and Friendly Hills Middle?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Foley and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foley Intermediate Elementary: 781. Friendly Hills Middle: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foley Intermediate Elementary and Friendly Hills Middle rank in Minnesota?
Foley Intermediate Elementary is 40th of 266 and Friendly Hills Middle is 132nd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).