Park Terrace Elementary vs Secondary Lighthouse
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 930 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Terrace Elementary
Spring Lake Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
532 students
Secondary Lighthouse
Spring Lake Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
34 students
| Measure | Park Terrace Elementary Spring Lake Park, Minnesota | Secondary Lighthouse Spring Lake Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #747 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #29218 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 532 | 34 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 34 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 69.5% |
| city | Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Secondary Lighthouse scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 44.1).
- •Secondary Lighthouse does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 46%).
- •Secondary Lighthouse does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 39%).
- •Secondary Lighthouse does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 67.3%).
- •Park Terrace Elementary is the larger school with 532 students compared with 34.
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 Park Terrace Elementary better than Secondary Lighthouse?
On the Success Index (US), Secondary Lighthouse ranks higher (90.9 vs 44.1 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 Park Terrace Elementary and Secondary Lighthouse?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Spring Lake Park and Spring Lake Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Terrace Elementary: 532. Secondary Lighthouse: 34. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Terrace Elementary and Secondary Lighthouse rank in Minnesota?
Park Terrace Elementary is 747th of 923 and Secondary Lighthouse is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).