McKinley Elementary vs Medford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Medford Elementary
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota | Medford Elementary Medford, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 923 | #590 of 923 |
| National rank | #22025 of 50,301 | #17438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 510 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| city | Owatonna | Medford |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 54.5).
- •Medford Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Medford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 48.2%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 466.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Medford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 54.5 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 McKinley Elementary and Medford Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Medford in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 510. Medford Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Medford Elementary rank in Minnesota?
McKinley Elementary is 668th of 923 and Medford Elementary is 590th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).