Merritt Elementary vs Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Elementary
Mountain Iron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
Mountain Iron · Public high · Grades 7–12
283 students
| Measure | Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary Mountain Iron, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 923 | #214 of 433 |
| National rank | #19300 of 50,301 | #6215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 354 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Mountain Iron | Mountain Iron |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.4 vs 58.4).
- •Merritt Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 45.2%).
- •Merritt Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Merritt Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 283.
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 Merritt Elementary better than Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
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 Merritt Elementary and Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Mountain Iron in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Elementary: 354. Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Elementary and Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Merritt Elementary is 627th of 923 and Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is 214th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).