Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities vs STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Richfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
171 students
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Burnsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Richfield, Minnesota | STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #920 of 923 | #845 of 923 |
| National rank | #49483 of 50,301 | #40056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 171 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 42.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Richfield | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 9.9).
- •STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 100%).
- •STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 42.8).
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 Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities better than STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
On the Success Index (US), STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville ranks higher (27.6 vs 9.9 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 Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Richfield and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities: 171. STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville rank in Minnesota?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is 920th of 923 and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is 845th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).