Island Lake Elementary vs Valentine Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Lake Elementary
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
741 students
Valentine Hills Elementary
Arden Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
750 students
| Measure | Island Lake Elementary Shoreview, Minnesota | Valentine Hills Elementary Arden Hills, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 923 | #494 of 923 |
| National rank | #3742 of 50,301 | #13534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 741 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Shoreview | Arden Hills |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 66.9).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 45.2%).
- •Valentine Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •Valentine Hills Elementary is the larger school with 750 students compared with 741.
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 Island Lake Elementary better than Valentine Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island Lake Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 66.9 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 Island Lake Elementary and Valentine Hills Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Shoreview and Arden Hills in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Lake Elementary: 741. Valentine Hills Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Lake Elementary and Valentine Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Island Lake Elementary is 108th of 923 and Valentine Hills Elementary is 494th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).