Highland Park Middle School vs Urban Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 194 m 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
Urban Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
416 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Urban Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 266 | #868 of 923 |
| National rank | #7812 of 15,369 | #41737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 811 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 25.0).
- •Highland Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Highland Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Highland Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Urban Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 19.8).
- •Highland Park Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 416.
- •Highland Park Middle School is a public school while Urban 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 Highland Park Middle School better than Urban Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Middle School ranks higher (49.2 vs 25.0 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 Urban Academy?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 811. Urban Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and Urban Academy rank in Minnesota?
Highland Park Middle School is 198th of 266 and Urban Academy is 868th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).