Gateway STEM Academy Charter School vs Joseph Nicollet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School
Burnsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
121 students
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
50 students
| Measure | Gateway STEM Academy Charter School Burnsville, Minnesota | Joseph Nicollet Middle School Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #48422 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 121 | 50 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 50 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | – | 1.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 35% |
| city | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Nicollet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 13.2).
- •Joseph Nicollet Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24.5%).
- •Joseph Nicollet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Joseph Nicollet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 91.7%).
- •Gateway STEM Academy Charter School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 50.
- •Gateway STEM Academy Charter School is a charter school while Joseph Nicollet Middle School 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 Gateway STEM Academy Charter School better than Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Nicollet Middle School ranks higher (44.0 vs 13.2 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 Gateway STEM Academy Charter School and Joseph Nicollet Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School: 121. Joseph Nicollet Middle School: 50. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway STEM Academy Charter School and Joseph Nicollet Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School is 914th of 923 and Joseph Nicollet Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).