Hidden River Middle School vs New Century School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 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
New Century School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Hidden River Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | New Century School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 266 | #799 of 923 |
| National rank | #11691 of 15,369 | #33603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 640 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Century School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 31.2).
- •New Century School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Hidden River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Hidden River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 92.6%).
- •New Century School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 22.1).
- •Hidden River Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 367.
- •Hidden River Middle School is a public school while New Century School 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 New Century School?
On the Success Index (US), New Century School ranks higher (37.6 vs 31.2 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 New Century School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden River Middle School: 640. New Century School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden River Middle School and New Century School rank in Minnesota?
Hidden River Middle School is 233rd of 266 and New Century School is 799th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).