Hamline Elementary School vs Midway Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamline Elementary School
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Midway Star Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Hamline Elementary School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Midway Star Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #829 of 923 | #921 of 923 |
| National rank | #37609 of 50,301 | #50017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 272 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamline Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 7.1).
- •Hamline Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Hamline Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Hamline Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Hamline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 19.7).
- •Midway Star Academy is the larger school with 393 students compared with 272.
- •Hamline Elementary School is a public school while Midway Star Academy 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 Hamline Elementary School better than Midway Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hamline Elementary School ranks higher (31.4 vs 7.1 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 Hamline Elementary School and Midway Star Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamline Elementary School: 272. Midway Star Academy: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamline Elementary School and Midway Star Academy rank in Minnesota?
Hamline Elementary School is 829th of 923 and Midway Star Academy is 921st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).