Adams Magnet Elementary vs St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Magnet Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
15 students
| Measure | Adams Magnet Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #696 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #24372 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 605 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 51.1).
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 40.5%).
- •Adams Magnet Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Adams Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 605 students compared with 15.
- •Adams Magnet Elementary is a public school while St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Adams Magnet Elementary better than St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary ranks higher (75.4 vs 51.1 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 Adams Magnet Elementary and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Magnet Elementary: 605. St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Magnet Elementary and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Adams Magnet Elementary is 696th of 923 and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).