Beacon Academy vs Sandburg Middle School
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
Sandburg Middle School
Golden Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crystal, Minnesota | Sandburg Middle School Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 923 | #218 of 266 |
| National rank | #30853 of 50,301 | #10075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Crystal | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 38.9).
- •Beacon Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 67.4%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 341.
- •Beacon Academy is a charter school while Sandburg 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 Beacon Academy better than Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Academy ranks higher (41.6 vs 38.9 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 Sandburg Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Crystal and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Academy: 524. Sandburg Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Academy and Sandburg Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Beacon Academy is 767th of 923 and Sandburg Middle School is 218th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).