Highland Park Middle School vs Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #198 of 266 | #82 of 923 |
| National rank | #7812 of 15,369 | #3133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 811 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 92% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 49.2).
- •Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 39%).
- •Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 56%).
- •Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.8).
- •Highland Park Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 431.
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 Highland Park Middle School better than Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy ranks higher (83.5 vs 49.2 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 Highland Park Middle School and Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 811. Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy rank in Minnesota?
Highland Park Middle School is 198th of 266 and Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is 82nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).