Noble Elementary vs Sandburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noble Elementary
Golden Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Sandburg Middle School
Golden Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Noble Elementary Golden Valley, Minnesota | Sandburg Middle School Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #779 of 923 | #218 of 266 |
| National rank | #31676 of 50,301 | #10075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 262 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Golden Valley | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noble Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 38.9).
- •Noble Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 69.8%).
- •Noble Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 262.
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 Noble Elementary better than Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Noble Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 38.9 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 Noble Elementary and Sandburg Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Golden Valley and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Noble Elementary: 262. Sandburg Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Noble Elementary and Sandburg Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Noble Elementary is 779th of 923 and Sandburg Middle School is 218th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).