Innovation Sci & Tech Middle vs St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovation Sci & Tech Middle
Coon Rapids · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
20 students
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
15 students
| Measure | Innovation Sci & Tech Middle Coon Rapids, Minnesota | St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 20 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 20 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Coon Rapids | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 20.1).
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 85%).
- •Innovation Sci & Tech Middle is the larger school with 20 students compared with 15.
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 Innovation Sci & Tech Middle better than St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary ranks higher (75.4 vs 20.1 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 Innovation Sci & Tech Middle and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovation Sci & Tech Middle: 20. St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovation Sci & Tech Middle and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Innovation Sci & Tech Middle is unranked and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary is unranked among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).