Grand Rapids Senior High vs Robert J. Elkington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Rapids Senior High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,091 students
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
| Measure | Grand Rapids Senior High Grand Rapids, Minnesota | Robert J. Elkington Middle School Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 433 | #113 of 266 |
| National rank | #5926 of 16,910 | #3827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,091 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 59.5).
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Grand Rapids Senior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 35.8%).
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.8).
- •Grand Rapids Senior High is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 764.
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 Rapids Senior High better than Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert J. Elkington Middle School ranks higher (67.8 vs 59.5 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 Rapids Senior High and Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Rapids Senior High: 1,091. Robert J. Elkington Middle School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Rapids Senior High and Robert J. Elkington Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Grand Rapids Senior High is 200th of 433 and Robert J. Elkington Middle School is 113th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).