Meadowbrook Elementary vs Pinewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbrook Elementary
Golden Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
Pinewood Elementary
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
794 students
| Measure | Meadowbrook Elementary Golden Valley, Minnesota | Pinewood Elementary Monticello, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 923 | #292 of 923 |
| National rank | #4216 of 50,301 | #8280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 792 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| city | Golden Valley | Monticello |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 74.5).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 35%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Pinewood Elementary is the larger school with 794 students compared with 792.
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 Meadowbrook Elementary better than Pinewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowbrook Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 74.5 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 Meadowbrook Elementary and Pinewood Elementary?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Golden Valley and Monticello in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowbrook Elementary: 792. Pinewood Elementary: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowbrook Elementary and Pinewood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Meadowbrook Elementary is 127th of 923 and Pinewood Elementary is 292nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).