Beacon Academy vs Robbinsdale Virtual Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 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
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy
Golden Valley · Public high · Grades 6–12
170 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crystal, Minnesota | Robbinsdale Virtual Academy Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 923 | #392 of 433 |
| National rank | #30853 of 50,301 | #13428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 524 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Crystal | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 29.6).
- •Beacon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 69.4%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.3).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 170.
- •Beacon Academy is a charter school while Robbinsdale Virtual Academy 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 Beacon Academy better than Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Academy ranks higher (41.6 vs 29.6 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 Robbinsdale Virtual Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Crystal and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Academy: 524. Robbinsdale Virtual Academy: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Academy and Robbinsdale Virtual Academy rank in Minnesota?
Beacon Academy is 767th of 923 and Robbinsdale Virtual Academy is 392nd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).