HOPE Community Academy Elementary vs STEP Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 731 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HOPE Community Academy Elementary
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
STEP Academy Charter School
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 6–12
366 students
| Measure | HOPE Community Academy Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | STEP Academy Charter School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 923 | #391 of 433 |
| National rank | #33789 of 50,301 | #13396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 434 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HOPE Community Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 29.8).
- •HOPE Community Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •STEP Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •HOPE Community Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 92.1%).
- •HOPE Community Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 22.9).
- •HOPE Community Academy Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 366.
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 HOPE Community Academy Elementary better than STEP Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), HOPE Community Academy Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 29.8 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 HOPE Community Academy Elementary and STEP Academy Charter School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HOPE Community Academy Elementary: 434. STEP Academy Charter School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HOPE Community Academy Elementary and STEP Academy Charter School rank in Minnesota?
HOPE Community Academy Elementary is 802nd of 923 and STEP Academy Charter School is 391st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).