Cityview Elementary vs Spero Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cityview Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Spero Academy
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
148 students
| Measure | Cityview Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Spero Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 923 | #707 of 923 |
| National rank | #44714 of 50,301 | #25465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 239 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 5.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spero Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 20.2).
- •Spero Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Spero Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Spero Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 90%).
- •Spero Academy does better on students per teacher (5.3 vs 10.4).
- •Cityview Elementary is the larger school with 239 students compared with 148.
- •Cityview Elementary is a public school while Spero Academy 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 Cityview Elementary better than Spero Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Spero Academy ranks higher (49.6 vs 20.2 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 Cityview Elementary and Spero Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cityview Elementary: 239. Spero Academy: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cityview Elementary and Spero Academy rank in Minnesota?
Cityview Elementary is 895th of 923 and Spero Academy is 707th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).