Community of Peace Academy Middle vs Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community of Peace Academy Middle
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
279 students
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Elk River · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Community of Peace Academy Middle Saint Paul, Minnesota | Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #228 of 266 | #45 of 266 |
| National rank | #11168 of 15,369 | #1984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 279 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Saint Paul | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 33.6).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 78.5%).
- •Community of Peace Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is the larger school with 291 students compared with 279.
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 Community of Peace Academy Middle better than Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks higher (77.1 vs 33.6 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 Community of Peace Academy Middle and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community of Peace Academy Middle: 279. Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community of Peace Academy Middle and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 rank in Minnesota?
Community of Peace Academy Middle is 228th of 266 and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is 45th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).