Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 vs Redwood Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 4–6
315 students
Redwood Valley Middle
Redwood Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
309 students
| Measure | Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 Elgin, Minnesota | Redwood Valley Middle Redwood Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 266 | #154 of 266 |
| National rank | #2085 of 15,369 | #5270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 315 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Elgin | Redwood Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 61.0).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 48.5%).
- •Redwood Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 is the larger school with 315 students compared with 309.
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 Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 better than Redwood Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 ranks higher (76.5 vs 61.0 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 Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 and Redwood Valley Middle?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Redwood Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6: 315. Redwood Valley Middle: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 and Redwood Valley Middle rank in Minnesota?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6 is 49th of 266 and Redwood Valley Middle is 154th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).