Moose Lake Elementary vs Willow River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moose Lake Elementary
Moose Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Willow River Elementary
Willow River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
231 students
| Measure | Moose Lake Elementary Moose Lake, Minnesota | Willow River Elementary Willow River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #518 of 923 | #214 of 923 |
| National rank | #14190 of 50,301 | #6469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 285 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| city | Moose Lake | Willow River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 65.9).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Moose Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 44.2%).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Moose Lake Elementary is the larger school with 285 students compared with 231.
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 Moose Lake Elementary better than Willow River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow River Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 65.9 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 Moose Lake Elementary and Willow River Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Moose Lake and Willow River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moose Lake Elementary: 285. Willow River Elementary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moose Lake Elementary and Willow River Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Moose Lake Elementary is 518th of 923 and Willow River Elementary is 214th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).