Global Arts Plus Upper vs The FAIR School - Crystal
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 21 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
The FAIR School - Crystal
Crystal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
| Measure | Global Arts Plus Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota | The FAIR School - Crystal Crystal, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 266 | #235 of 266 |
| National rank | #11150 of 15,369 | #11972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Saint Paul | Crystal |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Arts Plus Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 29.8).
- •Global Arts Plus Upper does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Global Arts Plus Upper does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •The FAIR School - Crystal does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 66.1%).
- •Global Arts Plus Upper does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.9).
- •The FAIR School - Crystal is the larger school with 439 students compared with 437.
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 The FAIR School - Crystal?
On the Success Index (US), Global Arts Plus Upper ranks higher (33.7 vs 29.8 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 The FAIR School - Crystal?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Crystal in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Arts Plus Upper: 437. The FAIR School - Crystal: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Arts Plus Upper and The FAIR School - Crystal rank in Minnesota?
Global Arts Plus Upper is 227th of 266 and The FAIR School - Crystal is 235th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).