Great Expectations vs Marine Area Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Expectations
Grand Marais · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
Marine Area Community School
Marine on ST Croix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
112 students
| Measure | Great Expectations Grand Marais, Minnesota | Marine Area Community School Marine on ST Croix, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #392 of 923 | #343 of 923 |
| National rank | #10377 of 50,301 | #9456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 113 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| city | Grand Marais | Marine on ST Croix |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marine Area Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 71.3).
- •Marine Area Community School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Great Expectations does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •Marine Area Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 26.5%).
- •Great Expectations does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •Great Expectations is the larger school with 113 students compared with 112.
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 Great Expectations better than Marine Area Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Marine Area Community School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.3 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 Great Expectations and Marine Area Community School?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Marine on ST Croix in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Expectations: 113. Marine Area Community School: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Expectations and Marine Area Community School rank in Minnesota?
Great Expectations is 392nd of 923 and Marine Area Community School is 343rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).