Barton Elementary vs Venture Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Venture Academy Middle School
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Venture Academy Middle School Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 923 | #244 of 266 |
| National rank | #15362 of 50,301 | #12681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 26.0).
- •Barton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 100%).
- •Venture Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.9).
- •Barton Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 90.
- •Barton Elementary is a public school while Venture Academy 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 Barton Elementary better than Venture Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 26.0 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 Barton Elementary and Venture Academy Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 508. Venture Academy Middle School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Venture Academy Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Barton Elementary is 544th of 923 and Venture Academy Middle School is 244th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).