Lake Ripley Elementary vs Litchfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ripley Elementary
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
568 students
Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
494 students
| Measure | Lake Ripley Elementary Litchfield, Minnesota | Litchfield Middle School Litchfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #534 of 923 | #78 of 266 |
| National rank | #14851 of 50,301 | #2797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 568 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Litchfield | Litchfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Litchfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 64.9).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 50.5%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 494.
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 Lake Ripley Elementary better than Litchfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Litchfield Middle School ranks higher (72.7 vs 64.9 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 Lake Ripley Elementary and Litchfield Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Litchfield and Litchfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ripley Elementary: 568. Litchfield Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ripley Elementary and Litchfield Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Lake Ripley Elementary is 534th of 923 and Litchfield Middle School is 78th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).