Global Arts Plus Upper vs Nova Classical Academy Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
437 students
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Global Arts Plus Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota | Nova Classical Academy Lower School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #227 of 266 | #31 of 923 |
| National rank | #11150 of 15,369 | #1619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 437 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 83% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 33.7).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 32%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 43%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 437.
- •Global Arts Plus Upper is a public school while Nova Classical Academy Lower 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 Global Arts Plus Upper better than Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Classical Academy Lower School ranks higher (87.1 vs 33.7 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 Global Arts Plus Upper and Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Arts Plus Upper: 437. Nova Classical Academy Lower School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Arts Plus Upper and Nova Classical Academy Lower School rank in Minnesota?
Global Arts Plus Upper is 227th of 266 and Nova Classical Academy Lower School is 31st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).