Meadowvale Elementary vs Salk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowvale Elementary
Elk River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
Salk Middle School
Elk River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
| Measure | Meadowvale Elementary Elk River, Minnesota | Salk Middle School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 923 | #57 of 266 |
| National rank | #7454 of 50,301 | #2294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 554 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Elk River | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.8 vs 75.4).
- •Salk Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Meadowvale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 26.3%).
- •Meadowvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 24.5).
- •Salk Middle School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 554.
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 Meadowvale Elementary better than Salk Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meadowvale Elementary and Salk Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowvale Elementary: 554. Salk Middle School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowvale Elementary and Salk Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Meadowvale Elementary is 256th of 923 and Salk Middle School is 57th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).