Gateway STEM Academy Charter School vs Star of the North - Coon Rapids
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 41 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
Star of the North - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
120 students
| Measure | Gateway STEM Academy Charter School Burnsville, Minnesota | Star of the North - Coon Rapids Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 923 | #910 of 923 |
| National rank | #48422 of 50,301 | #47406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 121 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 60.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Burnsville | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star of the North - Coon Rapids scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 13.2).
- •Gateway STEM Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Gateway STEM Academy Charter School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 120.
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 Star of the North - Coon Rapids?
On the Success Index (US), Star of the North - Coon Rapids ranks higher (15.5 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 Star of the North - Coon Rapids?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Burnsville and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School: 121. Star of the North - Coon Rapids: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway STEM Academy Charter School and Star of the North - Coon Rapids rank in Minnesota?
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School is 914th of 923 and Star of the North - Coon Rapids is 910th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).