Lincoln Middle School vs Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Hibbing · Public middle · Grades 4–7
647 students
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
Chisholm · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
207 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Hibbing, Minnesota | Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary Chisholm, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 266 | #728 of 923 |
| National rank | #4213 of 15,369 | #27432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–7 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 647 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| city | Hibbing | Chisholm |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 46.7).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 34.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 64.7%).
- •Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.5).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 207.
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 Lincoln Middle School better than Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (65.8 vs 46.7 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 Lincoln Middle School and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Hibbing and Chisholm in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 647. Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln Middle School is 124th of 266 and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is 728th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).