Forest Lake Elementary vs Redwood Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake Elementary
Forest Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–6
309 students
Redwood Valley Middle
Redwood Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
309 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | Redwood Valley Middle Redwood Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 266 | #154 of 266 |
| National rank | #5831 of 15,369 | #5270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 309 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Forest Lake | Redwood Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 58.3).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 48.5%).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.2).
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 Forest Lake Elementary better than Redwood Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Valley Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 58.3 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 Forest Lake Elementary and Redwood Valley Middle?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Redwood Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Elementary: 309. Redwood Valley Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Elementary and Redwood Valley Middle rank in Minnesota?
Forest Lake Elementary is 169th of 266 and Redwood Valley Middle is 154th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).