Franklin Elementary School vs Willow Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Willow Creek Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | Willow Creek Middle School Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 923 | #192 of 266 |
| National rank | #27902 of 50,301 | #7400 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 46.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Willow Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Willow Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 48.8%).
- •Willow Creek Middle School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 600.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Willow Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Creek Middle School ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.0 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 Franklin Elementary School and Willow Creek Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 600. Willow Creek Middle School: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Willow Creek Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Franklin Elementary School is 734th of 923 and Willow Creek Middle School is 192nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).