Glen Lake Elementary vs Medford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Lake Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Medford Elementary
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
| Measure | Glen Lake Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota | Medford Elementary Medford, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 923 | #590 of 923 |
| National rank | #5477 of 50,301 | #17438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 465 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 53% |
| city | Minnetonka | Medford |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 61.1).
- •Glen Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Glen Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •Glen Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 35.6%).
- •Medford Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Medford Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 465.
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 Glen Lake Elementary better than Medford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Lake Elementary ranks higher (79.1 vs 61.1 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 Glen Lake Elementary and Medford Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Medford in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Lake Elementary: 465. Medford Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Lake Elementary and Medford Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Glen Lake Elementary is 188th of 923 and Medford Elementary is 590th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).