Foley Intermediate Elementary vs Robert J. Elkington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 177 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
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
| Measure | Foley Intermediate Elementary Foley, Minnesota | Robert J. Elkington Middle School Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 266 | #113 of 266 |
| National rank | #1849 of 15,369 | #3827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| city | Foley | Grand Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 67.8).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 34.2%).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Foley Intermediate Elementary is the larger school with 781 students compared with 764.
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 Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Foley Intermediate Elementary ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.8 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 Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Foley and Grand Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foley Intermediate Elementary: 781. Robert J. Elkington Middle School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foley Intermediate Elementary and Robert J. Elkington Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Foley Intermediate Elementary is 40th of 266 and Robert J. Elkington Middle School is 113th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).