L.h. Tanglen Elementary vs Sunset Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Sunset Hill Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
| Measure | L.h. Tanglen Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota | Sunset Hill Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #541 of 923 | #123 of 923 |
| National rank | #15254 of 50,301 | #4136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 521 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 80% |
| city | Minnetonka | Plymouth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 64.3).
- •Sunset Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 50%).
- •Sunset Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Sunset Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 47.6%).
- •L.h. Tanglen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Sunset Hill Elementary is the larger school with 712 students compared with 521.
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 L.h. Tanglen Elementary better than Sunset Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hill Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 64.3 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 L.h. Tanglen Elementary and Sunset Hill Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Plymouth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary: 521. Sunset Hill Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.h. Tanglen Elementary and Sunset Hill Elementary rank in Minnesota?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary is 541st of 923 and Sunset Hill Elementary is 123rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).