Richfield Middle vs Sheridan Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richfield Middle
Richfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Sheridan Hills Elementary
Richfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Richfield Middle Richfield, Minnesota | Sheridan Hills Elementary Richfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 266 | #633 of 923 |
| National rank | #8461 of 15,369 | #19550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 808 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| city | Richfield | Richfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheridan Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 46.3).
- •Sheridan Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Sheridan Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Sheridan Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 57.7%).
- •Richfield Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Richfield Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 406.
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 Richfield Middle better than Sheridan Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sheridan Hills Elementary ranks higher (58.1 vs 46.3 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 Richfield Middle and Sheridan Hills Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richfield and Richfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richfield Middle: 808. Sheridan Hills Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richfield Middle and Sheridan Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Richfield Middle is 203rd of 266 and Sheridan Hills Elementary is 633rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).