Andersen Middle vs Aurora Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andersen Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
Aurora Middle School
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
180 students
| Measure | Andersen Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota | Aurora Middle School Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 266 | #254 of 266 |
| National rank | #8901 of 15,369 | #13406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,052 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andersen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 22.0).
- •Andersen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Andersen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.4).
- •Andersen Middle is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 180.
- •Andersen Middle is a public school while Aurora Middle School 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 Andersen Middle better than Aurora Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Andersen Middle ranks higher (44.1 vs 22.0 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 Andersen Middle and Aurora Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andersen Middle: 1,052. Aurora Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andersen Middle and Aurora Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Andersen Middle is 205th of 266 and Aurora Middle School is 254th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).