Lake Agassiz Elementary School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Valley Middle School
Grand Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Lake Agassiz Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Valley Middle School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 232 | #34 of 36 |
| National rank | #32895 of 50,301 | #8660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 38.6).
- •Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lake Agassiz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 61.6%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 464.
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 Lake Agassiz Elementary School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 38.6 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 Lake Agassiz Elementary School and Valley Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School: 464. Valley Middle School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Agassiz Elementary School and Valley Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Lake Agassiz Elementary School is 212th of 232 and Valley Middle School is 34th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).