Gentry Academy Middle vs HGA Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gentry Academy Middle
Vadnais Heights · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
195 students
HGA Junior High
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
196 students
| Measure | Gentry Academy Middle Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | HGA Junior High Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 266 | #264 of 266 |
| National rank | #2891 of 15,369 | #14648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 195 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 98.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Vadnais Heights | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 14.4).
- •Gentry Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 93.9%).
- •Gentry Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 98.0).
- •HGA Junior High is the larger school with 196 students compared with 195.
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 Gentry Academy Middle better than HGA Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy Middle ranks higher (72.2 vs 14.4 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 Gentry Academy Middle and HGA Junior High?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry Academy Middle: 195. HGA Junior High: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry Academy Middle and HGA Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Gentry Academy Middle is 82nd of 266 and HGA Junior High is 264th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).