Merritt Elementary vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.2 km 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
North Star Elementary
Virginia · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
389 students
| Measure | Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | North Star Elementary Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 923 | #588 of 923 |
| National rank | #19300 of 50,301 | #17298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 354 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Mountain Iron | Virginia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 58.4).
- •North Star Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 45.2%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •North Star Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 354.
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 North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (61.3 vs 58.4 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 Merritt Elementary and North Star Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Virginia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Elementary: 354. North Star Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Elementary and North Star Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Merritt Elementary is 627th of 923 and North Star Elementary is 588th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).