Longfellow Elementary School vs Willow Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Willow Creek Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | Willow Creek Middle School Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 923 | #192 of 266 |
| National rank | #7341 of 50,301 | #7400 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 36% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 51.2).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Willow Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 36.6%).
- •Willow Creek Middle School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 265.
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 Longfellow Elementary School better than Willow Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 51.2 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 Longfellow Elementary School and Willow Creek Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary School: 265. Willow Creek Middle School: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary School and Willow Creek Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Longfellow Elementary School is 253rd of 923 and Willow Creek Middle School is 192nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).