Friendly Hills Middle vs Salem Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendly Hills Middle
Mendota Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
785 students
Salem Hills Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Friendly Hills Middle Mendota Heights, Minnesota | Salem Hills Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 266 | #679 of 923 |
| National rank | #4298 of 15,369 | #22866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 785 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| city | Mendota Heights | Inver Grove Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendly Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 53.3).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 44.8%).
- •Salem Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.4).
- •Friendly Hills Middle is the larger school with 785 students compared with 281.
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 Friendly Hills Middle better than Salem Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendly Hills Middle ranks higher (65.4 vs 53.3 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 Friendly Hills Middle and Salem Hills Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendly Hills Middle: 785. Salem Hills Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendly Hills Middle and Salem Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Friendly Hills Middle is 132nd of 266 and Salem Hills Elementary is 679th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).