Farnsworth Aerospace Upper vs HOPE Community Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
HOPE Community Academy Middle
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
221 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota | HOPE Community Academy Middle Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 266 | #256 of 266 |
| National rank | #13081 of 15,369 | #13594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 21.1).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 90%).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.4).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is the larger school with 453 students compared with 221.
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is a public school while HOPE Community Academy Middle 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 Farnsworth Aerospace Upper better than HOPE Community Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks higher (23.7 vs 21.1 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 Farnsworth Aerospace Upper and HOPE Community Academy Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper: 453. HOPE Community Academy Middle: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Aerospace Upper and HOPE Community Academy Middle rank in Minnesota?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 250th of 266 and HOPE Community Academy Middle is 256th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).