Hamilton Ridge Elementary School vs Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
Savage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
Prior Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,025 students
| Measure | Hamilton Ridge Elementary School Savage, Minnesota | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School Prior Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 923 | #38 of 266 |
| National rank | #9579 of 50,301 | #1824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 2,025 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 2,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Savage | Prior Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 72.5).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 19.5%).
- •Hamilton Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.5).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is the larger school with 2,025 students compared with 586.
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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School better than Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School ranks higher (78.0 vs 72.5 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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Savage and Prior Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School: 586. Prior Lake-Savage Middle School: 2,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Ridge Elementary School and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is 349th of 923 and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is 38th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).