I.J. Holton Intermediate School vs Sumner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Austin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
712 students
Sumner Elementary
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
| Measure | I.J. Holton Intermediate School Austin, Minnesota | Sumner Elementary Austin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 266 | #859 of 923 |
| National rank | #9698 of 15,369 | #41360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 712 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 25.6).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 72.1%).
- •Sumner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 387.
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 I.J. Holton Intermediate School better than Sumner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), I.J. Holton Intermediate School ranks higher (40.5 vs 25.6 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 I.J. Holton Intermediate School and Sumner Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
I.J. Holton Intermediate School: 712. Sumner Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do I.J. Holton Intermediate School and Sumner Elementary rank in Minnesota?
I.J. Holton Intermediate School is 216th of 266 and Sumner Elementary is 859th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).