Gate 4/5 vs St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate 4/5
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
64 students
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
Stillwater · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
371 students
| Measure | Gate 4/5 Stillwater, Minnesota | St. Croix Prep Academy Middle Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 923 | #4 of 266 |
| National rank | #687 of 50,301 | #546 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 64 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 64.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 79% |
| city | Stillwater | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gate 4/5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 87.1).
- •Gate 4/5 does better on math proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •Gate 4/5 does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 89%).
- •Gate 4/5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 11.6%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 64.0).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is the larger school with 371 students compared with 64.
- •Gate 4/5 is a public school while St. Croix Prep 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 Gate 4/5 better than St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gate 4/5 ranks higher (90.5 vs 87.1 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 Gate 4/5 and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Stillwater and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate 4/5: 64. St. Croix Prep Academy Middle: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate 4/5 and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle rank in Minnesota?
Gate 4/5 is 3rd of 923 and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is 4th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).