Hale Elementary vs Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hale Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
326 students
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
438 students
| Measure | Hale Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 923 | #265 of 266 |
| National rank | #2947 of 50,301 | #14656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 326 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 2.5% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 14.3).
- •Hale Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 2.5%).
- •Hale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 37%).
- •Hale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Hale Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.9).
- •Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is the larger school with 438 students compared with 326.
- •Hale Elementary is a public school while Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop 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 Hale Elementary better than Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
On the Success Index (US), Hale Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 14.3 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 Hale Elementary and Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hale Elementary: 326. Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hale Elementary and Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop rank in Minnesota?
Hale Elementary is 76th of 923 and Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is 265th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).