Heritage E-STEM Magnet School vs Open World Learning Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School
West Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
761 students
Open World Learning Secondary
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 6–12
504 students
| Measure | Heritage E-STEM Magnet School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Open World Learning Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 266 | #210 of 433 |
| National rank | #5134 of 15,369 | #6184 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 761 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | West Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 58.5).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Open World Learning Secondary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Open World Learning Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 52%).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.0).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 504.
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 Heritage E-STEM Magnet School better than Open World Learning Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage E-STEM Magnet School ranks higher (61.5 vs 58.5 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 Heritage E-STEM Magnet School and Open World Learning Secondary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School: 761. Open World Learning Secondary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage E-STEM Magnet School and Open World Learning Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School is 147th of 266 and Open World Learning Secondary is 210th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).