Andersen Middle vs Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 100 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
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Sauk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,055 students
| Measure | Andersen Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota | Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Sauk Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 266 | #178 of 266 |
| National rank | #8901 of 15,369 | #6180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,052 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Minneapolis | Sauk Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 44.1).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 70.8%).
- •Andersen Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.9).
- •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 1,052.
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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 44.1 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 Andersen Middle and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Sauk Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andersen Middle: 1,052. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andersen Middle and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Andersen Middle is 205th of 266 and Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School is 178th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).