CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) vs Northrop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8)
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
39 students
Northrop Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) Minneapolis, Minnesota | Northrop Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #180 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #5323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 39 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northrop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 68.3).
- •Northrop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 35.9%).
- •CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 17.3).
- •Northrop Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 39.
- •CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) is a charter school while Northrop Elementary 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 CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) better than Northrop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northrop Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 68.3 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 CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) and Northrop Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8): 39. Northrop Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) and Northrop Elementary rank in Minnesota?
CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) is unranked and Northrop Elementary is 180th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).