Garden City Elementary vs Northport Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Northport Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Northport Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 923 | #838 of 923 |
| National rank | #38605 of 50,301 | #38886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Center |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.9 vs 29.5).
- •Northport Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Northport Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 80.1%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Northport Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 366.
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 Garden City Elementary better than Northport Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garden City Elementary and Northport Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Center in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary: 366. Northport Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary and Northport Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garden City Elementary is 834th of 923 and Northport Elementary is 838th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).