Meadowbrook Elementary vs School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 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
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
Golden Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Meadowbrook Elementary Golden Valley, Minnesota | School of Engineering-Arts at Olson Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 923 | #412 of 923 |
| National rank | #4216 of 50,301 | #10904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 792 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| city | Golden Valley | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 70.6).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 32.2%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary is the larger school with 792 students compared with 432.
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 School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowbrook Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 70.6 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 School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Golden Valley and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowbrook Elementary: 792. School of Engineering-Arts at Olson: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowbrook Elementary and School of Engineering-Arts at Olson rank in Minnesota?
Meadowbrook Elementary is 127th of 923 and School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is 412th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).