Community School of Excellence High vs Mississippi Creative Arts Elem
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.
Community School of Excellence High
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
199 students
Mississippi Creative Arts Elem
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
| Measure | Community School of Excellence High Saint Paul, Minnesota | Mississippi Creative Arts Elem Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 433 | #886 of 923 |
| National rank | #14992 of 16,910 | #43233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 199 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.7 vs 22.6).
- •Community School of Excellence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 86.8%).
- •Mississippi Creative Arts Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.9).
- •Mississippi Creative Arts Elem is the larger school with 570 students compared with 199.
- •Community School of Excellence High is a charter school while Mississippi Creative Arts Elem 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 Community School of Excellence High better than Mississippi Creative Arts Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Community School of Excellence High and Mississippi Creative Arts Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School of Excellence High: 199. Mississippi Creative Arts Elem: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School of Excellence High and Mississippi Creative Arts Elem rank in Minnesota?
Community School of Excellence High is 409th of 433 and Mississippi Creative Arts Elem is 886th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).