Madison Elementary vs Northdale Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Blaine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
Northdale Middle
Coon Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Blaine, Minnesota | Northdale Middle Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 923 | #108 of 266 |
| National rank | #4371 of 50,301 | #3693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 1,108 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 1,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| city | Blaine | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 68.4).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Northdale Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 44.7%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.8).
- •Northdale Middle is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 369.
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 Madison Elementary better than Northdale Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 68.4 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 Madison Elementary and Northdale Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Blaine and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 369. Northdale Middle: 1,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Northdale Middle rank in Minnesota?
Madison Elementary is 135th of 923 and Northdale Middle is 108th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).