Southwest High vs Susan Lindgren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
Susan Lindgren Elementary
Saint Louis Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Southwest High Minneapolis, Minnesota | Susan Lindgren Elementary Saint Louis Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #243 of 433 | #364 of 923 |
| National rank | #6965 of 16,910 | #9820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,195 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,195 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| city | Minneapolis | Saint Louis Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Susan Lindgren Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 55.3).
- •Susan Lindgren Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Susan Lindgren Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Southwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 38.9%).
- •Susan Lindgren Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.9).
- •Southwest High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 457.
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 Southwest High better than Susan Lindgren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Susan Lindgren Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 55.3 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 Southwest High and Susan Lindgren Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Saint Louis Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest High: 1,195. Susan Lindgren Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest High and Susan Lindgren Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Southwest High is 243rd of 433 and Susan Lindgren Elementary is 364th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).