Litchfield Middle School vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
494 students
Southwest Middle
Albert Lea · Public middle · Grades 6–7
486 students
| Measure | Litchfield Middle School Litchfield, Minnesota | Southwest Middle Albert Lea, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 266 | #201 of 266 |
| National rank | #2797 of 15,369 | #8198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 494 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| city | Litchfield | Albert Lea |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Litchfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 47.5).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 58.2%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.9).
- •Litchfield Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 486.
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 Litchfield Middle School better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Litchfield Middle School ranks higher (72.7 vs 47.5 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 Litchfield Middle School and Southwest Middle?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Litchfield and Albert Lea in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Litchfield Middle School: 494. Southwest Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Litchfield Middle School and Southwest Middle rank in Minnesota?
Litchfield Middle School is 78th of 266 and Southwest Middle is 201st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).