Garden City Elementary vs Progeny Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Progeny Academy Charter School
Brooklyn Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
92 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Progeny Academy Charter School Brooklyn Center, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 923 | #789 of 923 |
| National rank | #38605 of 50,301 | #32777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Center |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Progeny Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 29.9).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 82.6%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.5).
- •Garden City Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 92.
- •Garden City Elementary is a public school while Progeny Academy Charter School 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 Garden City Elementary better than Progeny Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Progeny Academy Charter School ranks higher (38.8 vs 29.9 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 Garden City Elementary and Progeny Academy Charter School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Center in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary: 366. Progeny Academy Charter School: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary and Progeny Academy Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Garden City Elementary is 834th of 923 and Progeny Academy Charter School is 789th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).