Merritt Elementary vs Parkview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 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
Parkview Elementary
Virginia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
336 students
| Measure | Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | Parkview Elementary Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 923 | #738 of 923 |
| National rank | #19300 of 50,301 | #28493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 354 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Mountain Iron | Virginia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 45.2).
- •Merritt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Merritt Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Merritt Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 336.
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 Parkview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 45.2 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 Parkview Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Virginia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Elementary: 354. Parkview Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Elementary and Parkview Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Merritt Elementary is 627th of 923 and Parkview Elementary is 738th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).