Rice Elementary vs Royalton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Elementary
Rice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Royalton Middle School
Royalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
203 students
| Measure | Rice Elementary Rice, Minnesota | Royalton Middle School Royalton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 923 | #165 of 266 |
| National rank | #8539 of 50,301 | #5626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Rice | Royalton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 59.4).
- •Rice Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Rice Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Royalton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 33.3%).
- •Rice Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Rice Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 203.
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 Rice Elementary better than Royalton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 59.4 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 Rice Elementary and Royalton Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Rice and Royalton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Elementary: 357. Royalton Middle School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Elementary and Royalton Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Rice Elementary is 304th of 923 and Royalton Middle School is 165th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).