Melrose Elementary vs Sauk Centre Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Sauk Centre Elementary
Sauk Centre · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary Melrose, Minnesota | Sauk Centre Elementary Sauk Centre, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #482 of 923 | #327 of 923 |
| National rank | #13226 of 50,301 | #9139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 512 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| city | Melrose | Sauk Centre |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sauk Centre Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 67.3).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Sauk Centre Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Sauk Centre Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 48%).
- •Sauk Centre Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.1).
- •Melrose Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 368.
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 Melrose Elementary better than Sauk Centre Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sauk Centre Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 67.3 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 Melrose Elementary and Sauk Centre Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Sauk Centre in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary: 512. Sauk Centre Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary and Sauk Centre Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Melrose Elementary is 482nd of 923 and Sauk Centre Elementary is 327th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).