Glacial Hills Elementary vs Ridgeway Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacial Hills Elementary
Starbuck · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students
Ridgeway Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
97 students
| Measure | Glacial Hills Elementary Starbuck, Minnesota | Ridgeway Community School Houston, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 923 | #466 of 923 |
| National rank | #8320 of 50,301 | #12685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 97 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Starbuck | Houston |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacial Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 68.1).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 51.5%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.7).
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 Glacial Hills Elementary better than Ridgeway Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacial Hills Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 68.1 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 Glacial Hills Elementary and Ridgeway Community School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Starbuck and Houston in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacial Hills Elementary: 97. Ridgeway Community School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacial Hills Elementary and Ridgeway Community School rank in Minnesota?
Glacial Hills Elementary is 295th of 923 and Ridgeway Community School is 466th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).