Grand Meadow Middle vs Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Meadow Middle
Grand Meadow · Public middle · Grades 5–8
131 students
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 5–6
129 students
| Measure | Grand Meadow Middle Grand Meadow, Minnesota | Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School Madison, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 266 | #150 of 266 |
| National rank | #7746 of 15,369 | #5207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 131 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Grand Meadow | Madison |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 49.5).
- •Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Grand Meadow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 51.2%).
- •Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.8).
- •Grand Meadow Middle is the larger school with 131 students compared with 129.
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 Grand Meadow Middle better than Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School ranks higher (61.2 vs 49.5 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 Grand Meadow Middle and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Grand Meadow and Madison in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Meadow Middle: 131. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Meadow Middle and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Grand Meadow Middle is 196th of 266 and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School is 150th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).