Melrose Middle vs Redwood Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Middle
Melrose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Redwood Valley Middle
Redwood Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
309 students
| Measure | Melrose Middle Melrose, Minnesota | Redwood Valley Middle Redwood Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 266 | #154 of 266 |
| National rank | #5321 of 15,369 | #5270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 296 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Melrose | Redwood Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.8 vs 61.0).
- •Melrose Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Melrose Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 48.5%).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Redwood Valley Middle is the larger school with 309 students compared with 296.
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 Middle better than Redwood Valley Middle?
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 Melrose Middle and Redwood Valley Middle?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Redwood Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Middle: 296. Redwood Valley Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Middle and Redwood Valley Middle rank in Minnesota?
Melrose Middle is 155th of 266 and Redwood Valley Middle is 154th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).