Valley Middle School vs Wilder Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Middle School
Grand Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
Wilder Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
| Measure | Valley Middle School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Wilder Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 36 | #184 of 232 |
| National rank | #8660 of 15,369 | #27882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 508 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.3 vs 46.1).
- •Wilder Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Wilder Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 63.6%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 184.
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 Valley Middle School better than Wilder Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Valley Middle School and Wilder Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Middle School: 508. Wilder Elementary School: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Middle School and Wilder Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Valley Middle School is 34th of 36 and Wilder Elementary School is 184th of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).