North Branch Area Middle School vs Sunrise River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Branch Area Middle School
North Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Sunrise River Elementary School
North Branch · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
960 students
| Measure | North Branch Area Middle School North Branch, Minnesota | Sunrise River Elementary School North Branch, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 266 | #505 of 923 |
| National rank | #5338 of 15,369 | #13864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 615 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| city | North Branch | North Branch |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 60.7).
- •Sunrise River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •North Branch Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 30.6%).
- •Sunrise River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.2).
- •Sunrise River Elementary School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 615.
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 North Branch Area Middle School better than Sunrise River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise River Elementary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 60.7 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 North Branch Area Middle School and Sunrise River Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Branch and North Branch in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Branch Area Middle School: 615. Sunrise River Elementary School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Branch Area Middle School and Sunrise River Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
North Branch Area Middle School is 156th of 266 and Sunrise River Elementary School is 505th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).