Aspire Academy Middle School vs Sweeney Elementary
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.
Aspire Academy Middle School
Shakopee · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
42 students
Sweeney Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Aspire Academy Middle School Shakopee, Minnesota | Sweeney Elementary Shakopee, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #540 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #15077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 42 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 42 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Shakopee | Shakopee |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweeney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 33.8).
- •Sweeney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 85.7%).
- •Aspire Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (3.8 vs 13.4).
- •Sweeney Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 42.
- •Aspire Academy Middle School is a charter school while Sweeney Elementary 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 Aspire Academy Middle School better than Sweeney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sweeney Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 33.8 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 Aspire Academy Middle School and Sweeney Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Shakopee and Shakopee in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Academy Middle School: 42. Sweeney Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Academy Middle School and Sweeney Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Aspire Academy Middle School is unranked and Sweeney Elementary is 540th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).