Beacon Academy vs HGA Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Crystal · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
524 students
HGA Elementary
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crystal, Minnesota | HGA Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 923 | #777 of 923 |
| National rank | #30853 of 50,301 | #31590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 524 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| city | Crystal | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 40.5).
- •HGA Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •HGA Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 94.3%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.1).
- •HGA Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 524.
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 Beacon Academy better than HGA Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Academy ranks higher (41.6 vs 40.5 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 Beacon Academy and HGA Elementary?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Crystal and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Academy: 524. HGA Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Academy and HGA Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Beacon Academy is 767th of 923 and HGA Elementary is 777th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).