Medford Elementary vs Owatonna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medford Elementary
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
Owatonna Middle School
Owatonna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Medford Elementary Medford, Minnesota | Owatonna Middle School Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 923 | #177 of 266 |
| National rank | #17438 of 50,301 | #6176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Medford | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 56.8).
- •Medford Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Owatonna Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Medford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 42.7%).
- •Medford Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Owatonna Middle School is the larger school with 1,015 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 Medford Elementary better than Owatonna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 56.8 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 Medford Elementary and Owatonna Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Medford and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medford Elementary: 466. Owatonna Middle School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medford Elementary and Owatonna Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Medford Elementary is 590th of 923 and Owatonna Middle School is 177th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).