Aspen Academy vs Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Academy
Savage · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
641 students
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
Prior Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,025 students
| Measure | Aspen Academy Savage, Minnesota | Prior Lake-Savage Middle School Prior Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 923 | #38 of 266 |
| National rank | #6562 of 50,301 | #1824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 2,025 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| city | Savage | Prior Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.2 vs 78.0).
- •Aspen Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 36.8%).
- •Aspen Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.5).
- •Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is the larger school with 2,025 students compared with 641.
- •Aspen Academy is a charter school while Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is a public 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 Aspen Academy better than Prior Lake-Savage Middle 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 Aspen Academy and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Savage and Prior Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Academy: 641. Prior Lake-Savage Middle School: 2,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Academy and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Aspen Academy is 221st of 923 and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School is 38th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).