Hidden River Middle School vs High School for Recording Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden River Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
640 students
High School for Recording Arts
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
181 students
| Measure | Hidden River Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | High School for Recording Arts Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 266 | #429 of 433 |
| National rank | #11691 of 15,369 | #16358 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 640 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 2.5% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 12.8).
- •Hidden River Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •Hidden River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 24.5%).
- •Hidden River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 91.7%).
- •High School for Recording Arts does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.1).
- •Hidden River Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 181.
- •Hidden River Middle School is a public school while High School for Recording Arts 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 Hidden River Middle School better than High School for Recording Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden River Middle School ranks higher (31.2 vs 12.8 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 Hidden River Middle School and High School for Recording Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden River Middle School: 640. High School for Recording Arts: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden River Middle School and High School for Recording Arts rank in Minnesota?
Hidden River Middle School is 233rd of 266 and High School for Recording Arts is 429th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).