Gideon Pond Elementary vs Joseph Nicollet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 679 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gideon Pond Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
50 students
| Measure | Gideon Pond Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota | Joseph Nicollet Middle School Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #18108 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 50 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 50 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 1.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 35% |
| city | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gideon Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 44.0).
- •Gideon Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Gideon Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Gideon Pond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 56%).
- •Joseph Nicollet Middle School does better on students per teacher (1.0 vs 14.4).
- •Gideon Pond Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 50.
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 Gideon Pond Elementary better than Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gideon Pond Elementary ranks higher (60.1 vs 44.0 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 Gideon Pond Elementary and Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Pond Elementary: 361. Joseph Nicollet Middle School: 50. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Pond Elementary and Joseph Nicollet Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Gideon Pond Elementary is 605th of 923 and Joseph Nicollet Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).