Richfield Middle vs Washburn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 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
Washburn Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Richfield Middle Richfield, Minnesota | Washburn Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 266 | #694 of 923 |
| National rank | #8461 of 15,369 | #24300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 808 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Richfield | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washburn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 46.3).
- •Washburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Washburn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Richfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 66.4%).
- •Washburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Richfield Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 298.
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 Washburn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washburn Elementary ranks higher (51.3 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 Washburn Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Richfield and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richfield Middle: 808. Washburn Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richfield Middle and Washburn Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Richfield Middle is 203rd of 266 and Washburn Elementary is 694th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).