Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem vs Minnewaska Area Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
Minnewaska Area Elementary
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students
| Measure | Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem Janesville, Minnesota | Minnewaska Area Elementary Glenwood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #269 of 923 | #89 of 923 |
| National rank | #7716 of 50,301 | #3345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 317 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Janesville | Glenwood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 75.4).
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 33.1%).
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
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 Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem better than Minnewaska Area Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Minnewaska Area Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 75.4 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 Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem and Minnewaska Area Elementary?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Glenwood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem: 317. Minnewaska Area Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem and Minnewaska Area Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elem is 269th of 923 and Minnewaska Area Elementary is 89th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).